44 pages • 1 hour read
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In The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore, small-town librarian Sloane Parker, isolated by her sister's death, begins to reconnect with life through an unexpected friendship with Arthur McLachlan, a difficult elderly library patron. Together they form a book club that grows to include neighbors and coworkers, discovering the power of literature, unlikely friendships, and community support along the way.
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore is praised for its heartwarming narrative and richly developed characters. Reviewers laud the book’s portrayal of friendship and personal growth. However, some feel the plot is predictable and occasionally slow. Overall, it's seen as an engaging read for those who enjoy feel-good stories. MLA: The Lonely Hearts Book Club. By Lucy Gilmore.
Readers who enjoy heartwarming tales of unlikely friendships and bookish camaraderie, akin to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, will find delight in Lucy Gilmore’s The Lonely Hearts Book Club. Ideal for fans of character-driven narratives and emotionally uplifting stories.
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