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title: "The Bookbinder: A Novel"
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# The Bookbinder: A Novel

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desertcart.com: The Bookbinder: A Novel: 9780593600467: Williams, Pip: Books

Review: Excellent read - I was initially drawn to this book because I find bookbinding interesting and tend to enjoy books about books. What I got instead was an incredible portrait of women in and from Oxford during World War I. The unique perspective made this horrific period of history more palatable though no less awful. An excellent character driven novel, The Bookbinder is a work of art. It will appeal to many people for a wide range of reasons. As a teacher, I have had students hungry for knowledge and a chance at a better life like Peg as well as many “unique “ learners like Maude. As a woman, I appreciated the tangible reminder of how short our history of having a voice and a vote has been, especially for the working class. The love story between Peg and Bastian is beautiful and heartbreaking. The inexpressible grief of Lotte and others was painfully real. The portrayal of the influenza pandemic is especially poignant for those of us who experienced Covid 19. Most of all, this is a book about persistence and resilience and hope. Too often we let our deficiencies, losses, and failures define us. Maude, Tilda, Bastian, and Peg remind us that they don’t. I read around 40 books a year and about 2/3 - 3/4 are decently good. I’ve only read two this year that will stay with me and stay on my list of recommendations. The Bookbinder is one of them.
Review: an ultimately satisfying read - The book gets off to a slow start. Lots (I mean LOTS) of focus on the technicalities of folio folding/book-making. I'm a bookmaker and I got bored, so I can't imagine this will appeal greatly to a broader audience. However, in the end I was glad I stuck with it. The story deals with complicated relationships, grief, friendship, family dynamics, and world history with a sympathetic and understanding eye.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,926 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in World War I Historical Fiction (Books) #388 in Sisters Fiction #1,324 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,524 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read
*by M***R on May 29, 2025*

I was initially drawn to this book because I find bookbinding interesting and tend to enjoy books about books. What I got instead was an incredible portrait of women in and from Oxford during World War I. The unique perspective made this horrific period of history more palatable though no less awful. An excellent character driven novel, The Bookbinder is a work of art. It will appeal to many people for a wide range of reasons. As a teacher, I have had students hungry for knowledge and a chance at a better life like Peg as well as many “unique “ learners like Maude. As a woman, I appreciated the tangible reminder of how short our history of having a voice and a vote has been, especially for the working class. The love story between Peg and Bastian is beautiful and heartbreaking. The inexpressible grief of Lotte and others was painfully real. The portrayal of the influenza pandemic is especially poignant for those of us who experienced Covid 19. Most of all, this is a book about persistence and resilience and hope. Too often we let our deficiencies, losses, and failures define us. Maude, Tilda, Bastian, and Peg remind us that they don’t. I read around 40 books a year and about 2/3 - 3/4 are decently good. I’ve only read two this year that will stay with me and stay on my list of recommendations. The Bookbinder is one of them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ an ultimately satisfying read
*by B***O on December 17, 2023*

The book gets off to a slow start. Lots (I mean LOTS) of focus on the technicalities of folio folding/book-making. I'm a bookmaker and I got bored, so I can't imagine this will appeal greatly to a broader audience. However, in the end I was glad I stuck with it. The story deals with complicated relationships, grief, friendship, family dynamics, and world history with a sympathetic and understanding eye.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Historical Fiction Ever Written ... Ever.
*by P***. on March 15, 2025*

This is the BEST bit of historical fiction I've ever read. My new favorite author. Characters are highly and lovingly developed, story is gripping, compelling, and educational. Beautifully researched, thoughtful, accessible, fascinating. Read her next novel, The Bookbinder; it's everything this one is. Remarkable author. If you find yourself in love with this author, step to the back of the line, far behind me at least.

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