DNF

Well this was a bust.
First person narration did not help either. ( )

I DNFd this book after 50 pages. It was just names of books, names of libraries and stores over and over again that I started skipping paragraphs. The idea of a bookstore saving endangered books was interesting but it was completely overshadow by the fact that it was just names and places and other information about how books were destroyed over and over again. There was an employee who was kept saying how busy they were but apparently had time to give a tour and point out, oh you guessed it places and events. It was just boring and I couldn’t bring myself to finish it even though it is so short. ( )

This story resonated with me on so many levels. What happens when the last copy of a book is lost? While some might think of this short novella as preachy, I found myself hoping it were true. As a retired librarian, I know far too much about weeding, about the abuses books can suffer, about the many ways books can be lost.

It may not be for everyone, but I loved it. For book-lovers who also enjoy fantasy. ( )

This short novella originally appeared in an issue of Asimov's science fiction magazine. I think it should have stayed there. The story has a cute idea that is really drawn out and becomes boring. ( )

Fascinating idea as with all of Connie Willis's books. I do wish such a place existed, but it would be better if it could be accessed. A quick read and lots of fun! ( )