tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133324887867280534.post7547898735147830626..comments2023-08-23T11:27:41.336-04:00Comments on Tia's Book Musings: "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore" by Robin SloanTiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15334016706182776266noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133324887867280534.post-11037862886356665572013-06-25T15:26:16.370-04:002013-06-25T15:26:16.370-04:00You know, I heard similar things, but I feel like ...You know, I heard similar things, but I feel like the novel really isn't about book lovers (or book loving). For a novel that takes place in a bookstore, there aren't any characters who read or discuss literature. I suppose there's something about loving old books, but the love seems more about the physical book than the love of the story. Hope it works more for you!Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334016706182776266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133324887867280534.post-48576590619712117732013-06-25T15:12:32.594-04:002013-06-25T15:12:32.594-04:00I've had this book described to me as THE book...I've had this book described to me as THE book for book lovers, so I bought it around Christmastime and it's been waiting patiently on my bedside table for a free moment or two of my time. I'm sad to hear that it fell flat for you! I'm hoping that I love it anyway.Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249223364936344560noreply@blogger.com