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A review by jellichor
The Vintage Shop of Second Chances by Libby Page
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was exactly what I needed - a warm, wholesome, hard squeeze from a good friend, of a book. Especially after some heavier meh reads which didn't quite hit the spot.
This bright and cheerful looking book tells the story of three women of different ages, who are in different stages of their lives, and who are pulled together by a dress. A beautiful yellow dress, handmade with love and covered in delicate floral embroidery. As we discover their own individual stories, we journey through themes of friendship, womanhood and motherhood.
Well written and endearing, this is my first Libby Page book, but after following her for a while on Instagram I had an idea of what her style might be, and I was not disappointed. Some of the story was predictable but in a reassuring way, the short chapters kept me turning pages (I pretty much devoured it in 24 hours), and the mystery of the yellow dress kept me intrigued throughout.
Stories of missed chances make me SO sad. The what ifs? and the, if onlys! There were a few times where I felt quite emotional, but ultimately, as the title says - this book is about second chances. And there is a gorgeous vintage shop, in the cutest town of Frome (in Somerset), full of wonderful outfits, and a woman called Lou who decides to realise her dream. If you like any of the things I have mentioned then this book is for you! I have come to accept that sometimes I rate with my emotions and this is one of those times - this is exactly what I hoped for (minus an EXTRA special je ne sais quoi) so it's 4.5 stars from me!
This bright and cheerful looking book tells the story of three women of different ages, who are in different stages of their lives, and who are pulled together by a dress. A beautiful yellow dress, handmade with love and covered in delicate floral embroidery. As we discover their own individual stories, we journey through themes of friendship, womanhood and motherhood.
Well written and endearing, this is my first Libby Page book, but after following her for a while on Instagram I had an idea of what her style might be, and I was not disappointed. Some of the story was predictable but in a reassuring way, the short chapters kept me turning pages (I pretty much devoured it in 24 hours), and the mystery of the yellow dress kept me intrigued throughout.
Stories of missed chances make me SO sad. The what ifs? and the, if onlys! There were a few times where I felt quite emotional, but ultimately, as the title says - this book is about second chances. And there is a gorgeous vintage shop, in the cutest town of Frome (in Somerset), full of wonderful outfits, and a woman called Lou who decides to realise her dream. If you like any of the things I have mentioned then this book is for you! I have come to accept that sometimes I rate with my emotions and this is one of those times - this is exactly what I hoped for (minus an EXTRA special je ne sais quoi) so it's 4.5 stars from me!