60 pages • 2 hours read
Evie WoodsThe Lost Bookshop
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods intertwines the stories of three characters in a magical realism narrative centered around the search for a lost Emily Brontë manuscript. In 1920s Paris and Dublin, Opaline Carlisle flees an arranged marriage and strives to uncover the manuscript. In contemporary Dublin, Martha and Henry unite to uncover Opaline's history and the lost manuscript, discovering Martha's family secrets and their own paths to belonging. The book includes themes of abuse, addiction, and forced institutionalization.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods is praised for its enchanting narrative and well-developed characters, creating an immersive reading experience. Critics appreciate the magical realism and emotional depth. However, some reviews mention a slow pacing and predictability in parts of the story. Overall, it's a heartwarming read with a touch of whimsy.
Who Should Read The Lost Bookshop?
A reader who delights in The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George or The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams would find Evie Woods' The Lost Bookshop enthralling. It appeals to lovers of bibliomysteries, whimsical settings, and stories where books change lives, seamlessly blending charm, mystery, and a love for literature.