The Bookseller
The Bookseller
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Denver, Colorado • 1960s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Cynthia Swanson's The Bookseller, a single woman in the 1960s leads a dual life, balancing her real-life responsibilities with a vivid dream world where she imagines an alternative life. As these two realities blur, she grapples with her identity and the choices she makes.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Cynthia Swanson's The Bookseller highlight its compelling dual narrative and complex character development. Readers praise its engaging premise and emotional depth, though some feel the pace can be slow and the plot twists predictable. Overall, it’s seen as a thought-provoking read with both strengths and weaknesses.
Who Should Read The Bookseller?
Fans of dual-timeline novels like Kate Atkinson's Life After Life or Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler’s Wife will enjoy Cynthia Swanson’s The Bookseller. Readers who appreciate introspective character studies and a blend of literary fiction with elements of mystery and psychological depth will find this book compelling.
26,235 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Denver, Colorado • 1960s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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