The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Sept 27, 2017 8:33:29 GMT
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Post by windysisters on Sept 27, 2017 8:33:29 GMT
On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers.
The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.
This was chosen for my reading group. When I read the blurb I imagined it would be something a little magical like "Chocolat". However, whilst there is no magical edge to this book it is still wondrous.
The first part in Paris isn't that remarkable but it sets the scene and introduces some of the main characters. Once Perdu sets off on his voyage the book also takes off and becomes unputdownable.
The characters are vibrant; the descriptions of the scenery are delightful; food to make your mouth water; and the barge is filled with books and 2 cats - What more could we want?
There are many laugh out loud moments and also a very moving passage which made me cry.
I think this will be in my top ten this year.
The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.
This was chosen for my reading group. When I read the blurb I imagined it would be something a little magical like "Chocolat". However, whilst there is no magical edge to this book it is still wondrous.
The first part in Paris isn't that remarkable but it sets the scene and introduces some of the main characters. Once Perdu sets off on his voyage the book also takes off and becomes unputdownable.
The characters are vibrant; the descriptions of the scenery are delightful; food to make your mouth water; and the barge is filled with books and 2 cats - What more could we want?
There are many laugh out loud moments and also a very moving passage which made me cry.
I think this will be in my top ten this year.
