The Little Porto Book Club by Rebecca Raisin #Review
In a city full of stories, can she write her own…
Introvert and self-described whodunnit enthusiast Viviane has never much believed in living life outside of the pages of a book. But when her interfering mother insists that Viviane needs some friends who aren’t fictional, she decides to head into the beautiful bustling streets of Porto in search of her community.
What better place to start than by reading her favourite mystery in the corner of a little-known café? But when one, then two, and then outrageously six other people decide to join her silent book club Viviane realises that she is firmly out of her depth. There’s Thomas, a middle-aged man hiding his love for romance novels, Lucinda, a chic sixty-something with a penchant for Christie, and then there’s Tiago, the man of every romance novelist’s dreams.
But when one of these newfound friends disappears from the book club without a word, will the community come together to find their fellow lost soul, and will Viviane find love along the way…?
My Thoughts
Viviane is such an interesting character with an introverted way of looking at life and a desire to keep herself away from unpredictable and noisy people. She loves nothing more than a quiet read and this leads to her settling down in the corner of a cafe one day, to avoid any chatty customers. Encouraged by her mother to get out and to meet new people she sees this as a way out of that. However, her reading leads to fellow readers appearing in her silent book club. They are all an individual lot.
There is a cozy crime flavour to the story as it unfolds, which together with its romance tropes makes for an enjoyable and at time, humorous read. Viviane finds herself being nudged out of her comfort zone and friendships begin to grow. All the book lovers have their own reasons for being drawn to the club and Tiago, who engineers them all being there, seems to understand Viviane and what she needs. Without it being laboured, you feel that Viviane is neuro-divergent but happy in her own skin and accepted.
In short: friendship, mystery, romance and family
About the Author
Rebecca Raisin is an internationally bestselling and RNA awards winning romance writer from Perth, Australia. Her books are set in stunning locations around the world providing a touch of escapism for her readers and those who like to partake in a spot of armchair travel from the comfort of their own home. Rebecca writes quirky heroines who haven't figured it all out yet but are perfectly relatable, flaws and all. You'll find themes such as friendship, love, new beginnings, food, wine and travel. She's known for writing books for book lovers.
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https://a.co/d/06QBhgxV Thanks to Rebecca Raisin, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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