One of the main things I loved
about this story is that it centers on a middle-aged woman. Most stories I read
tell of a younger woman who is coming into her own, so to speak, so this is a
refreshing distinction.
After a rather dark
beginning, my interest grew while reading The Little French Bistro. Marianne
feels stuck in a boring life and marriage and yearns for a change. There are interesting parts (especially the
setting) and some rather out-there, unrealistic parts (I’ll let you discover
those on your own) but ultimately ends happily.
The book is a little ‘down’
for me. In other words, I prefer more upbeat, hope-filled, or witty books, but
this still kept my interest. If you enjoy fairytales or idealistic stories,
this is one you’ll probably enjoy. I also want to add, I love the new cover. It’s
much more eye-catching than the prior cover.
Excerpt: Marianne
decided to die. Here and now, down below in the waters of the Seine, late on
this grey day. On her trip to Paris. There was not a star in the sky, and the
Eiffel Tower was but a dim silhouette in the hazy smog. Paris emitted a roar,
with a constant rumble of scooters and cars and the murmur of Métro trains
moving deep in the guts of the city.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
NINA
GEORGE is the author of the bestselling international phenomenon The
Little Paris Bookshop, as well as numerous other books that have been
published around the world. She also works as a journalist, writer, and
storytelling teacher. She lives with her husband in Berlin and Brittany,
France.
I received a complimentary
copy of this book from Blogging for Books.
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