I feel seen!
5 stars
One of those books that you’re sorry when it ends. Patrick deWitt understands librarians in a way I didn’t understand myself.
Hardcover, 352 pages
English language
Published July 29, 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers.
Michael K reviewed The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt
Utterly brilliant, funny and deeply poignant.
5 stars
No doubt a not insignificant amount of the love I have for this book is down to the borderline concerning degree to which I relate to the main character, Bob Comet, especially during his childhood.
It will stick with me for a long time. Probably my favourite book in a while.
Norton Glover reviewed The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt
"Librarianist" review - slight, but fun character study
4 stars
A slight, but fun character study.
Bob Comet, a retired librarian, after volunteering at a senior center, looks back on his mostly uneventful life. Includes his short marriage and adventures as a child runaway.
A gentle, comedic view of the world. Few big dramatic moments or twists (maybe one twist).
