Mmmm not really clicking with The Keeper of Lost Things

I really didn’t enjoy this book and I ended up DNFing it in the end. I rarely do this. It just because such a cliche to me. I acknowledge many love this book but it really wasn’t my cup of tea.

I really enjoyed it, a gentle story, a lovely book.

I agree with you oldbatty. I didn’t really get it, so to speak, yet several of my friends raved about it. I wouldn’t bother to go and see it as a film if one was made.

I didn't enjoy it oldbatty, I too thought it was contrived. Would not go and see a film if they made one.

I loved it!

Loved it, as someone who calls on St Anthony frequently and with huge success, it was about time he was recognised in literature!

Well worth persevering. Agree with Bathsheba, a beautiful grown up fairy story.

Give it time.

Agree bit slow at start but I really enjoyed it.

Oh I agree it was a slow start but it is a really lovely book I was sorry when I finished it. Yes it would make a good film.

Oh do keep at it! I felt the same, as it does seem a bit off the wall to begin with. But it turned into a wonderful read, so very clever how everything kind of tied up. Like a fairy tale for grown-ups

blossom

ha ha blossom, thats funny.

I started it a few months ago but it didn't immediately reel me in so I put it down.

I shall start again when I have finished my present book, given it gets better. Thanks.

I'm with you oldbatty I felt it was contrived. I did finish it and wondered about the cleanliness of some of the lost things.

I read it last year and would also say - stick with it, it's lovely.

Yes, another one saying stick with it

I'd say keep going - it livens up quite interestingly!

I loved it. Would make a good film.

Stick with it oldbatty. I have just finished it with my book club. I too wasn't sure at first, but it is a book of many layers and with lots of overlapping stories.