(Example: the protagonist, blaming herself -for something over which, by the way, she had no control whatsoever- over the course of one page repeats that she has let down those counting on her/disappointed them all/failed them.) Similarly, this is a book in which people evince 'awed disbelief,' 'self-assured confidence' and the like. The plotline is engaging, the writing rather blunt and lacking in nuance, with many points stated repeatedly, as if it's not trusted that the reader will understand the first time. This was a nice diversion, offering a pleasant tale with atmospheric touches, told in a straightforward way. Through blackouts and air raids, Grace continues running the shop, discovering a newfound comfort in the power of words and storytelling that unites her community in ways she never imagined - a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of war-torn London.Ī straightforward, fairly atmospheric tale Miraculously, Grace’s bookshop survives the firestorm. But when one is gifted to her, what starts as an obligation becomes a passion that draws her into the incredible world of literature.Īs the Blitz rains down bombs on the city night after night, a devastating attack leaves the libraries and shops of London’s literary center in ruins. Overwhelmed with organizing the cluttered store, she doesn’t have time to read the books she sells. With aspirations of working at a department store, Grace never imagined she’d wind up employed at Primrose Hill, an offbeat bookshop nestled in the heart of the city - after all, she’s never been much of a reader. Into this uncertain maelstrom steps Grace Bennett, young and ready for a fresh start in the bustling city streets she’s always dreamed of - and miles away from her troubled past in the countryside. Inspired by the true World War II history of the few bookshops to survive the Blitz, The Last Bookshop in London is a timeless story of wartime loss, love, and the enduring power of literature.Īugust 1939: London is dismal under the weight of impending war with Germany as Hitler’s forces continue to sweep across Europe.

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