47 pages • 1 hour read
Robin Sloan, Rodrigo CorralA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
In Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, after losing his job as a web designer, Clay Jannon encounters an enigmatic bookstore whose few customers borrow coded books. Alongside his tech-savvy friend and girlfriend, Clay uncovers a secret society attempting to decode a centuries-old text, leading them on a thrilling adventure blending ancient mysteries with modern technology.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan and Rodrigo Corral is lauded for its original plot and charming blend of technology and bibliophilia. Readers appreciate its whimsical characters and imaginative settings. Criticisms include a perceived lack of depth and a few underdeveloped subplots. Overall, it's a delightful read for book lovers and tech enthusiasts alike.
Readers who appreciate the intersection of technology and literature in a modern, quirky adventure will enjoy Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. Fans of books like Ready Player One by Ernest Cline or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will find a similar charm and fascination in its blend of mystery and fantasy.
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Fantasy
Modern Classic Fiction