Description from Goodreads
Nanako Hanada's life has hit rock bottom. From the breakdown of her marriage, dwindling sales at her eccentric bookshop, to now spending her nights alone in Tokyo's 4 hours capsules, her life is feeling rather empty.Reading has become her refuge; the one source of joy in her life.
That's until Nanako finds the app Perfect Strangers, where she becomes the sexy bookseller meeting strangers for 30 minutes and recommending them the 'the book that will change their life'. In the ensuing year, Nanako meets hundreds of people, some of whom want more than just a book...
THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN offers a glimpse into the quirky side of Tokyo in this story about the beauty of free diving into a book and resurfacing on the last page, ready to breathe a different kind of air...
My Thoughts on the Book
While The Bookshop Woman was a quick and easy read, there was something a bit too surface-level about it in my opinion as I hoped it had more depth to it. It was as if the book was as empty as Nanako's life was at the starting point of the story, and things get a bit too repetitive after a while. Also, considering the title itself, I wish there were more about books and bookstores. Another thing is that due to it being so "light weight", it's not like I reached a profound message after finishing it.
While I can get that some people might appreciate this book, it was too shallow and repetitive for me. The Bookshop Woman might be enjoyable for someone who wants something light and easy to read though.
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