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Sipsworth
Sipsworth
Author: Simon Van Booy
Over the course of two weeks in a small English town, a reclusive widow discovers an unexpected reason to live. — Following the loss of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss. She retreats into her home on Westminster Cresc...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781567927948
ISBN-10: 1567927947
Publication Date: 5/7/2024
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 37
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VolunteerVal avatar reviewed Sipsworth on + 707 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Bookstagram put Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy on my reading radar this summer, and I'm so glad it did.

This is a quick yet impactful read that's sweet but not saccharine. The protagonist is an 83-year-old woman, a plus for readers who appreciate older main characters.

At a time when the society feels overwhelmingly self-centered, this story shows the impact of a single act of compassion. It was heartwarming to watch connections form among people who never would've met if not being united in a common act of kindness.

I'm grateful to be introduced to this author and look forward to exploring more of his books.
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dragoneyes avatar reviewed Sipsworth on + 879 more book reviews
This started off a little slow for me but then it started building, and building, and building to the point I was fully invested. I wouldn't have thought that a story about a little old lady and mouse to do so much for my heart but it did. Loved it!
esjro avatar reviewed Sipsworth on + 1003 more book reviews
It took me a bit to get into this book (I'm not even sure why I am saying that as it is not very long) but by the middle I was charmed. This is a sweet story of how a self-isolated widow finds community and hope thanks to a little mouse named Sipsworth.


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