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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
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One of the reasons that I was attracted to this book was that I fell in love with its cover.
I couldn’t wait to put my hands on it.
Then I read the synopsis and I was intrigued, but I had no expectations.
Once I started reading I was completely hooked.
I thought that the writing was very engaging and the storyline very atmospheric with an excellent flow.
I liked the concept and I thought that development of the story was clever, but not flawless.
This book is well structured, with 3 POV and two timelines (1791 and present time).
I enjoyed meeting Nella and Eliza and I wanted to learn more about them, but the book is too short and lacked some depth. Their immediate affinity for each other was beautiful and somewhat touching.
I did not care that much for Caroline, until nearly to the end, and I think that the book would be more interesting and a lot better without her POV.
There are some very implausible or unrealistic events that may be a turn off, like how fast and easy Caroline was able to obtain answers at her fingertips, but because I was so drawn into the characters and the storyline, I really did not care (or decided to ignore - well, this is a work of fiction, after all).
Overall, because I was transported to that era, I was pleased with my reading experience and I thought that this book was very entertaining and very easy to read.
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Reading Progress

March 14, 2021 – Shelved
March 14, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
April 14, 2021 – Started Reading
April 14, 2021 –
1.0% "I love that cover!"
April 14, 2021 –
10.0% "A good start.
So far I’m enjoying the writing and the alternating time between chapters.
I’m drawn to Nella and Eliza (1791 London) more than Caroline (modern day England), but it’s too early to have a definite opinion.
It’s a small book and I hope not to be disappointed.
I had a long day at work..."
April 15, 2021 –
30.0% "I’m so enjoying this book!
I’m loving the writing.
Great atmosphere!
Nella and Eliza are interesting characters.
I hope not to be disappointed."
April 15, 2021 –
45.0% "An excerpt: “First, there was trust. Then, there was betrayal. You cannot have one without the other. You cannot be betrayed by someone you do not trust.�
I’m fascinated!"
April 16, 2021 –
60.0% "A small dent. Blame it on work.
But I’m very anxious to finish this book because I can hardly wait to start my next book, “Dark Horses�, by Susan Mihalic, which just arrived from the library (as if I did not have enough piling up)."
April 16, 2021 –
70.0%
April 17, 2021 – Finished Reading

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Lynne Amazing review as always Nilton! You have such a nice way of expressing your thoughts on a book without retelling the entire story. Will need to add this one to my list.


NILTON TEIXEIRA Thanks Lynne! You always so sweet!
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Susan's Reviews I'm glad I read your review, Nilton. I've ordered this one from the TPL. I heard so many good things about it. I agree that both the cover art and the blurb were what pulled me in as well. Happy Reading!


Laura I agree completely that this book would have been SO much better if present-day (and Caroline) had been left out and the book had focused more in-depth on Nella and Eliza. I wanted to know so much more about this apothecary.


Sabine nice review, glad you liked it. I did not like it....


NILTON TEIXEIRA Thanks Sabine! You are not the only one who did not like it. I hope that your next book will great.


ReadAlongWithSue recovering from a stroke★⋆. ࿐࿔ Absolutely agree with you Nikton. Cover buy for me too


NILTON TEIXEIRA No worries Sue!


Terrie  Robinson Very nice and specific review, Nilton! I'm hoping to get to this one sometime this year, it's been on my TBR far too long... so glad you enjoyed your time with this book! :-D


NILTON TEIXEIRA Thanks Terrie! I hope that you will get a copy sooner and I hope that you will not be disappointed.


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