Of the Bookshelf| 44 Charles Street


They say that life likes to throw us curve balls and that you can't get more than you can handle, but Francesca isn't so sure about that as her failed marriage faces the sudden separation and her gallery isn't selling as much as her bills would want to. She doesn't have many options, she can either sell her old house or she can rent rooms and maintain herself.
Without hesitation she goes to put an ad that will change her life. One by one the tenants begin showing up at her house, one teacher, one single father and finally, a celebrated cookbook publisher. Suddenly the days at her house aren't the same, with home cooked meals, morning company and more work in the gallery than ever, Francesca realises that maybe the divorce wasn't as bad as she suspected.
What I liked:

  • The different approaches to the story, it wasn't all about a love story, there were layers and it made the story a little bit more interesting for me. 
  • The plot twists along the story. The author managed to share more about the other tenant's life without compromising the main story. 
  • The ending, it gave a good closure to the story and even when it was a pre-made ending, it was what fitted the story, nothing crazy, nothing big, just real. 
What I didn't like:
  • Eileen's story, it was too much for the book with such a simple story, it took a lot of energy and time out of the book and it just didn't fit. 
  • The weird merge between Chris's and Francesca's story line. They talk about his past but not really and then suddenly everything turn in their favour. I would have love more Chris in the story line. 
It's a good, easy read, one for those that are immersing themselves into romance and novels. Nothing that will blow your shoes off, but quite enjoyable nonetheless. For me it's a 3 out of 5. 
Mayte.

Mayte B Marcial

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