Review of Manny The Postmaster

[Emily Meadows]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Manny The Postmaster" by Dene Hellman.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Manny the Postmaster by Dene Hellman is a charming book about a man named Manny. Manny was raised by two religious aunts who didn’t have a lot of money. They raised Manny because their sister, his mother, died during childbirth. They did their best to feed and clothe him, sacrificing their own needs to ensure Manny’s needs were taken care of.

When Manny was eleven, he got his first job selling newspapers on the streets of Des Moines, Iowa. Then he got a job at the post office and was able to make enough money to help his aunts as they aged. When his aunts died, and at the age of 40, Manny got a full-time job in Millwell, Iowa as the postmaster. As the years progressed, Manny learned he loved traveling, dressing in very fine clothes, and reading good books. He was adopted by a homeless cat named Tosca who enjoyed listening to opera with him.

Manny’s job as the town postmaster allows him to know everything that happens in town. And being a kind soul, Manny often tries to help solve people’s problems. Manny goes on many adventures and meets many interesting characters while in pursuit of justice for his fellow citizens of Millwell.

I really enjoyed reading this book. Manny is a lovable, quirky character who you can’t help but cheer for as he navigates life. The author, Dene Hellman, develops Manny’s character nicely as the plot twists and turns. She sets the story at the beginning of the 20th century and does a great job of adding in the small details that describe what life was like for a bachelor living during that time period.

If there was anything to criticize about the book (and there is not much to criticize), I would have wanted the author to write more! The ending of the book seemed abrupt. It felt as if the book needed another chapter or an epilogue to resolve the story. I can’t say anything additional about the ending of the book without spoiling it.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. The story was a delight to read, and the content felt original. I only found a few small typos that didn’t distract me from the text. And I would happily read more books by this author. I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 because the abrupt ending felt slightly underdeveloped, and because of the typos. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a short and sweet novel to read.

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[Nemanja Jankovic]

I like how thought-out the character Manny is. I like that Dene Hellman showed a good knowledge of human psychology because I can imagine exactly how young Manny was shaped by various influences and became who he is. Thanks for the excellent review.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like a nice novel despite its abrupt ending. Its best feature seems Manny, as it's well-constructed and inspires sympathy. Thank you for your great review!

[Ilze Herholdt]

Manny the Postmaster is a charming book about a man named Manny. Manny was raised by two religious aunts who didn’t have a lot of money. They raised Manny because their sister, his mother, died during childbirth. Thanks for your review.

[Emily Meadows]

I like how thought-out the character Manny is. I like that Dene Hellman showed a good knowledge of human psychology because I can imagine exactly how young Manny was shaped by various influences and became who he is. Thanks for the excellent review.

This is spot on!! Little Manny became grown Manny - and what a quirky fun dude.

[Emily Meadows]

This seems like a nice novel despite its abrupt ending. Its best feature seems Manny, as it's well-constructed and inspires sympathy. Thank you for your great review!

Thanks for reading my review! Woot! Happy dance.