Before reading this, I was largely unfamiliar with the history surrounding the Oxford English Dictionary. I enjoyed learning about the Bodleian library as well. The author's note is really worth reading and I loved how she created the characters with real life inspiration. It is clear the author put in a lot of work and research to make the story as historically accurate as possible -- even all of the books referenced in the story are real. I was also largely unaware of the profession of lexicographers, and found myself fascinated by the work. I also appreciated her recognition of the dictionary's shortcomings and acknowledgement of indigenous peoples stories and language. Overall, I found this to be a well written, enjoyable novel that will appeal especially to those who have a passion for books --and more specifically, words. 
"The Dictionary, like the English language, is a work in progress"