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The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery


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Description: ISBN 1906040184 / Genre: Fiction / Author: Muriel Barbery, (translated by Alison Anderson) / Paperback / 320 Pages / Book is published ... more
The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery ... 2009-05-14 by Gallic Books

Newest Review: ... Renne Michel, a 54 year old concierge and Paloma Josse a 12 year old girl on the brink of suicide. The organization of the ... more

 ... story is one of confessional between these two characters, Renee admitting to the reader that though she may appear to be an ordinary looking concierge she is in fact an autodidact with interests in Tolstoy and fine food. Paloma on the other hand comes from a high class family with high expectations for her to maintain the high level of her family's status. Paloma has often confessed to a curious fascination with Renee and when a new, cultured, Japenese tennant moves into the building he becomes the glue that w...more

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LindsayL
Premium Review The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Muriel Barbery: A great book about friendship and hypocracy (215 words)
by - written on 04/11/09 (Useful, 13 readings)
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog is one of the most endearing books of all time. It takes place in Paris, France at 7 Rue de Grenelle, a luxury apartment building. The story unfolds through the alternating narration of two characters; Renne Michel, a 54 year old concierge and Paloma Josse a 12 year old girl on the brink of suicide. The organization of the story is one of confessional between these two characters, Renee admitting to the reader that though she may appear to be an ordinary looking concierge she is in fact an autodidact with interests in Tolstoy and fine food. Paloma on the other hand comes from a high class family with high expectations for her to ...  Read the complete review

eilidhcatriona
Premium Review A little bit of Parisian elegance (611 words)
by - written on 12/07/09 (Very useful, 99 readings)
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I picked up this book in Waterstones a couple of months ago. I had chosen two other books in their 3 for 2 section, and was browsing for another one when this title caught my eye. Of course I had to pick it up and read the blurb on the back, and luckily, in addition to the fantastic title, it sounded like an interesting read. The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery tells the story of Renee, a concierge in a fancy Parisian apartment block, and Paloma, a 12 year old girl who lives in that apartment block. On the surface, Renee appears to be a typical concierge, who is simple, uncultured and eats bland and funny smelling food. However, she is very ...  Read the complete review

 

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