The In-Between Bookstore

A Novel

De: Edward Underhill

Narrado por: Shaan Dasani

The In-Between Bookstore has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

moving & delightful story

going on this journey with Darby was wonderful. The self-discovery and exploration of that relationship with our younger selves are such poignant themes that have made me reflect on my own self. While the interpersonal relationships were frustrating at times, they were well-written and realistic, mirroring that poor communication we can all tend to have, especially when we are so boxed in by our own struggles and failing to see how others may also be hurting. Highly recommend to anyone, trans or not, who enjoys a bit of grounded fantasy and might benefit from reflecting on connecting with their younger self.

Story drags, narrator is too slow

This book has a lot of things I love- queer identities centered, bookstores, figuring out who you are, an old dog, trans narrator voicing a trans character. But I just can’t get into it. The narration is off putting- it’s read like it’s a children’s book and is out too slow and drawn out. And the story takes way too long to get going. 2 hours into a 9 hour book and the story is only starting to really have action - but even that’s fumbled up by a too easily befuddled main character. Like any book nerd (whose childhood best friend loved comics) wouldn’t have a basic understanding of time travel? Lost me at this point, and I can’t manage to keep slogging through this.

I want so badly to love this book, and I want to support queer stories. I’ll hold on to it in case next time I’m sick I need some thing slow and easy, so disappointing.

On & On

The main character goes on & on about the past until you don’t give a care about the conclusion of the book.