This is for you, Victoria, most of all--and for all you book lovers. I'm three chapters short of finishing this delightful novel and I like it so much I hope to find other books by Gabrielle Zevin.
Each chapter of A.J. Fikry's life begins with a book review--as he is a bookseller on Alice Island (probably Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, Linda Kot.) The entire novel is artfully written in the present tense and it's such a pleasure to read!
For all of you who like to watch series you can get lost in, be sure to see La Esclava Blanca on Netflix. It takes place in the 1800s in Columbia and is primarily the story of a baby (now young woman) named Victoria. The photography, settings and clothing--all are beautiful. You'll fall in love with some of the characters as I have.
A disclaimer from Gerlinde who's on episode 42 (and doesn't want it to end): "The characters are noble, beautiful, despicable, fascinating --- on and on. But be forewarned - some scenes of punishment are difficult to watch and some I literally had to move past!"
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