I would give this 2.5 stars - it is a great idea and the short vignettes about the books are well written, but it tries a little too hard for my taste. I would rather spend a couple hours browsing in a real bookstore or reading reviews than follow most of these prescriptions. Have to admit though, I did get a few more ideas for books to read and smiles as the cleverness of the title was reflected from time to time in the rest of the book. I've been dipping into this interesting book for several months now and have found it a truly fascinating experience. There really is a reading cure for all ills within its pages. Whether you are bored, suffering from unrequited love or feel you have too much to do. Whether you've been made redundant, had an argument, aren't getting enough sex - or even too much. Whether you are an optimist or a pessimist there is a suitable novel for you to read in the circumstances.Anyone who loves books will enjoy this book and will pick up lots of interesting suggestions for new books to read. You may not agree with all the authors' choices but you can always shuffle them around and read them in different circumstances. I liked the humour and the authors' love of reading which really shines through in their descriptions of the books they list.There are many lists of books on a theme interspersed between the main entries - which are alphabetical and there are suggested cures for not reading enough or for reading too much (Can one ever read too much?) Armed with this book you can face all the ills to which you might be subject during your life.Having read my way through many a crisis I can whole-heartedly recommend bibliotherapy as a cure for almost anything.
What do You think about De Boekenapotheek (2013)?
I plan to delve into this book every now and than as a diversion to my fictional tendencies.
—17blackbravery
Interesting. I got a lot of ideas for future reads.
—Bekk
