![]() The novel is well-written and moves along as the plot develops - would the library be saved or be closed in a round of budget cuts? Would Tom graduate from high school and go to university or work in the dog food factory? Would Maggie.well, I'm not going to share any spoilers here but let me just say it's a heartwarming story. Both characters were likable and sympathetic. The story alternates between Tom and Maggie's points of view, which gives us both perspectives and helps us to understand each of them. She’d taught me loads about life, about myself and how to fight for what I wanted. I’d loved all the books I’d been lost in and all the characters I’d shared ups and downs with but what I’d got most from the library was my friendship with Maggie. But as Tom says when he thinks back to meeting Maggie: "A chance encounter at the library had changed so many things. ![]() The novel begins with two lonely people seemingly having nothing in common other than the library. ![]() Of course, as is usually the case, the library is only a catalyst for the real story, which in this novel is the developing friendship between 16-year-old Tom and 72-year-old Maggie. I'm a sucker for a save-the-library story, so when I saw this one I immediately wanted to read it. Thanks to Aria & Aries and NetGalley for a digital advance reader copy. ![]()
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