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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London

Garth Nix
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The Left-Handed Booksellers of London

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Garth Nix

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1980s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix follows an art student named Susan who teams up with booksellers possessing magical abilities to find her missing father in an alternate 1983 London. Balancing jobs as readers, fighters, and protectors of a secret world, the booksellers navigate encounters with mythical and magical challenges.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Mysterious

Humorous

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

29,021 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix is praised for its imaginative world-building and engaging blend of fantasy and mystery. Readers appreciate the witty dialogue and unique premise. Some critiques include a desire for deeper character development and a more cohesive plot. Overall, it's a captivating read for fans of magical adventures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Left-Handed Booksellers of London?

Fans of Garth Nix’s The Left-Handed Booksellers of London likely savor urban fantasy, with hints of mystery and adventure. Readers who enjoy Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere or J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series would appreciate this novel's blend of magic and alternative London settings.

4.1

29,021 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1980s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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