Mini Book Review: The Book of Pearl

I want to thank NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate this opportunity and all views expressed are my own.

Title: The Book of Pearl

Author: Timothèe de Fombelle

Rating: 5 Magical Stars

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In prose as magical and intricate as the tale it tells, Timothée de Fombelle delivers an unforgettable story of a first love that defines a lifetime.

Joshua Pearl comes from a world that we no longer believe in — a world of fairy tale. He knows that his great love waits for him there, but he is stuck in an unfamiliar time and place — an old-world marshmallow shop in Paris on the eve of World War II. As his memories begin to fade, Joshua seeks out strange objects: tiny fragments of tales that have already been told, trinkets that might possibly help him prove his own story before his love is lost forever. Sarah Ardizzone and Sam Gordon translate the original French into a work both luminous and layered, enabling Timothée de Fombelle’s modern fairy tale to thrum with magic. Brimming with romance and history, mystery and adventure, this ode to the power of memory, storytelling, and love will ensnare any reader’s imagination and every reader’s heart.

This was a FANTASTIC read that is perfect for historical romance and fairy tale lovers! I fell in love with the prose and LOVED all the characters! This book was so awesome and went through a world within a world. I would highly recommend this book to any reader looking for something that will touch their heart.

Doing a mini review this time so we can devote more time to reading  📚📚📚 but this book is highly recommended for sure!

Responses

  1. I always like things that touch my heart or make me feel good in some way. That’s why for instance I loved the movie Labyrinth. That was just such an incredibly magical movie 😊😊 This book sounds very beautiful. And five magical stars! That’s awesome. Great review sweetheart 😊😘

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    1. Thanks so much hon!😘 I loved this book! It was definitely magical and I love The Labyrinth! What a great movie!😍

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      1. You are welcome 😘😘 I think it’s about time to revisit that movie again somewhere this year and do a review for it. It’s been quite a while since I last saw it 😊😊

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        1. You definitely should!😍 I can’t wait if you review it!😘xoxoxoxo

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          1. Will probably review it somewhere in May or June….and thank you, that is sweet of you to say so 😘❤️

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    2. But this book was awesome and I think you would enjoy it! So you should add it to that ever so long TBR! 😂😂😂

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      1. Haha…am already on it: heading to good reads right not to add it lol 😂😂😂 Who cares if I will never finish that list: you can never have enough books anyway 😂😂

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        1. Exactly!😍 I will never finish my list! I’ve come to terms with it! LOL

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          1. Haha, exactly lol 😘❤️

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  2. Sounds really interesting!

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    1. It was a very interesting book!😍 It was like a fairy tale inside a fairy tale!☺

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      1. Cool! I am definiteky checking it out!

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  3. I didn’t even get past ‘Timothee De Fombelle’!
    He’s gone straight in my notebook! 🙂 x
    Best wishes, Pete. x

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    1. Hahahaha! When I saw that name I giggled! 😂😂😂

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    Hahaha yes mini reviews are useful Dani! Happy reading then.

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    1. Thanks Sophie and I agree! Sometimes it’s great just to get the point across!😍

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  5. This sounds so good!! Fairy tales, magic, Paris, and the 1940s? Yes, please! 🙂

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    1. Girl it’s awesome!!!!😍💖📚 You would like it!😘

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  6. Sounds sweet… fairy tales… always!

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  7. Reblogged this on K. D. Dowdall and commented:
    This book sounds beautiful and thank you Dani for your lovely review. This is my kind of book.

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  8. Looks like a nice one Dani 🙂

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  9. This books sounds marvelous, Dani. What a great review.

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    1. I LOVED it Robbie!😄 Thanks so much! Xoxo

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  10. This went on my tbr as soon as Insaw it on Goodreadsa few month ago, and your 5 magical stars makes me think I need to read this sooner rather than later.🤗

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    1. It’s definitely worth checking out, Kim! You can probably check out at your library!😀💖📚 I appreciate you commenting on my blog!💜💚💜💚

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      1. Always Dani. I’m sorry for being a bit slow on reading posts.

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        1. No worries, Book Diva! I’ve been the same! I use to be one of the first to comment on everyone’s posts and now I am just missing out on everything!😢

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.