Reading Hammock’s Rating:
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3 ½ out of 5
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Category:
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Fiction
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Fiction Genre:
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Realistic
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Title:
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Coffeehouse Angel
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Author:
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Suzanne Selfors
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Author Website:
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ISBN:
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0802798128
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ISBN-13:
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9780802798121
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Publication Date:
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July,
2009
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Publisher:
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Walker
& Company
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Format:
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Hardcover | Paperback | Digital
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Author’s Synopsis:
The
first time Katrina saw Malcolm, he was lying in the alley behind her
grandmother’s coffeehouse. She didn’t
think that giving him a cup of coffee and yesterday’s pastries was such a big
deal. But now he’s following her
everywhere, claiming to be an angel who must repay her kindness by granting her
deepest wish.
Although
Malcolm happens to be pretty adorable, Katrina is also convinced he’s a little
bit crazy. Whether she believes in him
or not, Malcolm is determined to fulfill her wish for true happiness. So what happens when you lie to an angel
about what you most desire?
My review:
I
did not enjoy the beginning of this novel because it was too slow and Selfors
spent too much time explaining the life of the main character, Katrina. Therefore, the major conflict was only
introduced during the middle of the story.
After the major conflict was introduced, the events thereafter did not significantly
affect the conflict. I also felt that the
ending of the story was abrupt and predictable.
It lacked a sense of reality that is necessary in this type of novel,
that combines fantasy and reality. I
think that Selfors should have created a twisted ending so that people, like
me, who enjoy thrillers, could find a greater appreciation for her story. Although my review sounds negative, there is
one aspect of the story that made me read on.
Selfors’ had a great overall idea of adding fantasy into a realistic
novel. I wouldn’t say that one has to
run to the bookstore to get this book but if you like realistic fiction I
suggest that you try this one out.
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