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The Stationery Shop
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Maybe I have ice in my veins or am too cynical, but this "romantic" novel about two doomed lovers just didn't captivate me. The political background in 1950s Tehran was interesting as was the delectable cooking, but most of the novel was formulaic and predictable. And I was impatient with mopey, sorrowful Roya. I'm feeling generous, so three stars for potential.
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February 26, 2019
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February 26, 2019
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September 22, 2019
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September 25, 2019
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Sep 25, 2019 08:02AM
I'll be avoiding this one!
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Nice review, Lisa! I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews for this book but it just hasn’t pulled me in. Your review helps me confirm I’ve made a good decision to pass. Hope you love your next read!
Bummer, I was looking forward to this one...
Doomed lovers that mope around for pages and pages. I'll pass.
Leslye wrote: "Bummer, I was looking forward to this one..." Leslye - if you want a nice escape listen to "Inside the Oval Office" - although too much lovesickness.
Brandice wrote: "Nice review, Lisa! I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews for this book but it just hasn’t pulled me in. Your review helps me confirm I’ve made a good decision to pass. Hope you love your next read!" Thanks Brandice!
Jenna wrote: "I'll be avoiding this one!" Yes, I'm pretty sure this wouldn't appeal to you Jenna!
Kathleen wrote: "Doomed lovers that mope around for pages and pages. I'll pass." 😊
I'll join your club, you cold blooded human. :-) Reading a lot has some disadvantages - one notices the patterns, the formulas and the cliches. I hope your next book is more up your alley.
Romance and moping doesn’t appeal to me either. Thanks for the heads up, Lisa!
Elyse - thanks for your kind words - I do like a little romance sometimes - but I admit it has to be served up just right... :)
Agree. More romance than history. Packaged too predictably.
Couldn’t get past the first few chapters. Too juvenile!
