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0% ambiance
“In 2007 it has lost almost all of its appeal, and is simply not a very fun place to hang out and sift through dusty, mediocre books.”
100% drinks
“nice place to spend a Saturday afternoon with a cup of coffee and the time to relax.”
80% menu variety
“Anyone in a dumb Strand T-shirt (or hoodie, or hat, or shorts) will tell you that this is a great independent book store, but the fact of the matter is that it's got a very unimpressive selection that's presided over by some of the rudest people I've ever”
100% overall
“Strand Bookstore is a great place to not only find books but also surround yourself with people different than you'll find anywhere else in”
100% return potential
“The only thing that bothers me about this bookstore is how unorganized it is : dusty books are stacked on top of each other, some books are not in alphabetical order/not in their best condition, and it's hard to navigate through the store, it's like a puz”
44% service
“would have to agree that the service at the strand is very poor and the place is not organized and the staff is rude.”
100% value
“certainly didnt expect to make more than a few bucks on my books, which were used but in great condition, and i probably would have turned around and spent it in the store purchasing some new books.”
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