A review by rg9400
The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book. It’s a puzzle box love letter to books, with tons of references throughout including in some of the best chapter epigraphs I’ve read. Also, it’s great to see a library as the main setting for a book, and I found the exploration scenes of the labyrinthine shelves to work better than say something like Piranesi. Can't really say much more without spoilers