This book came highly recommended by those who like epostolary novels, which I do. However, this one is too short and its allusions are too obscure for me to appreciate. Still, it was an enjoyable, charming, and quick read. What's also interesting is that it begins in 1949 and goes through 1969--an incredibly important time span in MY life. I enjoyed some to the cultural things going on, though there wasn't much of that; mainly at the beginning when the British folks had rationing, and the New Yorker could order them food.
It was so sad that this author, Helene Hanff, the writer of the letters to the amazing and charming British bookseller, never made it to London to visit this beloved place in person. Her letters brought her close to the workers there, and even their families--it was so sad she never got there in person. I also enjoyed their descriptions of the books and their creamy pages...The prices were amazing for these collectors' items...it was fun to read about those aspects...
I am definitely a book lover, and the worlds it creates for me...especially at this time of my life when I have time to enjoy them. I am becoming more discerning, too, and really appreciate a good read as opposed to most of the fluff coming out today...
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