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Book Review of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel
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Helpful Score: 3


This book was easy to listen to. I'm not sure if this is a YA book or not but it sure felt like it. The language is pretty simple. The story is interesting & it went quickly. It was an entertaining book but pretty superficial. I didn't feel like I got to know the characters well. I listened intently to the mystery but found the resolution anti-climactic. The fact that the story revolves around current technology (Google, Apple, Twitter, coding, etc) makes it cool & interesting right now but I doubt it will have the same impact in 5-10 years. I'd recommend it if you want a quick easy "read" but not if you are looking for a though provoking, compelling novel.