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Daily Mail - Rev'd Amber Pearson
`a charming, romantic - and very French - novel'
Lucille Houston, TLS
'Enjoyable, well-paced and engaging.’
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think that this novel about a group of four unlikely misfits that become friends is both profound and touching. Camille is an anorexic and lonely artist. Philibert her intellectual and aristocratic neighbour is the one who initially rescues Camille from herself. Franck a talented chef is Philibert's lodger. The final member of the quartet is Franck's aged Grandmother Paulette. The group learn to slowly cope with life together through the redemptive power of their various forms of love for each other. Each one of them discovers that they need something that is missing from their lives, whether it is food, friendship or love.
I liked all four protagonists as thanks to the descriptive writing one felt as though you really knew them and were able to empathise with them over their problems. Anna Gavalda also managed to bring to life for me the Parisian surroundings including the garret flat, the imposing apartment and Paulette's former home in the countryside.
It is no exaggeration to say that I found it a fabulous portrayal of life and love, certainly one of my favourite reads so far this year.
I liked all four protagonists as thanks to the descriptive writing one felt as though you really knew them and were able to empathise with them over their problems. Anna Gavalda also managed to bring to life for me the Parisian surroundings including the garret flat, the imposing apartment and Paulette's former home in the countryside.
It is no exaggeration to say that I found it a fabulous portrayal of life and love, certainly one of my favourite reads so far this year.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read the info on this book and was midly curious, I am not too interested in sad stories, and terrible dramas, so when I read that one of the characters is a girl that is not eating, trying to disappear I had my doubts, but the main characters are delightful, amazing weird, lovable people, the freedom of their hearts and the prisons were we put ourselves sometimes when we are hurting. The tender strokes of the dialogues, the hopes that keeps on growing as the story unfolds...it is classic, modern and brilliant.
The best I have read in a long while
The best I have read in a long while
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Initially I found this novel hard work, the first few chapters were slightly nonsensical and vague and I had to push myself to continue. Luckily for me, I persevered and was introduced to the wonderfully quirky World hidden behind the doors of an imposing Parisian apartment. Philibert - a downtrodden intellectual with a penchant for writing, his fiery flatmate - the talented chef Franck, Franck's ageing, beloved grandmother Paulette and finally Camille - a waif like artist that is rescued from herself...As this enchanting tale unfolds, they all rescue each other and a love story is shaped.
Not only was the story seamless and exquisitely written, it's characters were whole and very likable and as you move through the pages, that initial vagueness, the sense of not really understanding what the author was trying to say, becomes crystal clear.
I believe this is the quintessential modern day classic and a must for readers of all genre's...
Not only was the story seamless and exquisitely written, it's characters were whole and very likable and as you move through the pages, that initial vagueness, the sense of not really understanding what the author was trying to say, becomes crystal clear.
I believe this is the quintessential modern day classic and a must for readers of all genre's...
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a keep me book
What a delicious little book, it kept the pace going
all the way through, the characters were strong,
regardless of how they first appeared, and their
strengths... Read more
all the way through, the characters were strong,
regardless of how they first appeared, and their
strengths... Read more
Published 3 months ago by lynne lanson
So disappointed, love Paris but hated the book
i was recommended this book by a ember of my book group who loved it. I found it to be one of the dullest books have every read, in spite of the fact that I adore Paris and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss J
Enjoyed hunting and gathering
We read this for our book club. All enjoyed it. Excellent translation. A feel good book. All the ky characters had issues in their pasts and had difficult public peronae, but... Read more
Published 20 months ago by gardener123
Unique
I don't know what it is, but something about this book made me love it. It didn't seem to have much of a plot but it flowed beautifully. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Rachel
A good holiday read!
The beginning is a bit depressing and I nearly gave up, as it is difficult to get into until she reveals who is who and how they are linked. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2009 by Mrs. A. Johnson
Just lovely
I read this in german first and could hardly put it down. Near the end i was so much on the 'edge of my seat' that i didn't want to read further in fear of how it might end! Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by D. Mohr
Absolutely wonderful!
I read this book once and thoroughly enjoyed it. Though the first couple of chapters are slow it's an absolute cracker after that! Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2008 by H. Leahy
Best book I've read this year
This book was recommended to me and it didn't appeal. After the fourth recommendation, I read it. Oh my gosh, it's beautiful. Read more
Published on 4 April 2008 by L. Carter
Beautiful and romantic
After the first few chapters, which I felt moved somewhat slowly, this beautiful novel grabbed me and I found myself looking forward to my long commute so that I could become... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2008 by Fran L
If we all could find such a place...
Anna Gavalda describes a place so many people would like to find, a place where lives are solved, where everything just comes to fit together, where loose ends or disadvantages... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2007 by tatjana kleitos
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