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The Little Paris Bookshop
- Narrated by: Ray Sawyer
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
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The Little Paris Bookshop
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- G. Hamilton
- 10-09-2017
Not especially recommended
Some lovely moments, a bit reliant on the same devices and sometimes rambling, hard to tell who was present at times. Blurred into Nanna porn occasionally. Characters seemed a bit selfish or callous at times and I found them hard to relate to.
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- clare
- 15-10-2016
incredible book!
absolutely loved this book! it's quirky, fun & funny, thought provoking and just a really great read <3 I NEED more Nina George books in English, please? I beg you ❤❤❤
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- audiobooker
- 01-06-2015
Quaint story, meandering in parts
Overall it's a sweet little story with pleasant characters. The pace varied quite a bit, with long reflective passages, and it was a tad predictable, but overall enjoyable. Don't miss the recipes and book recommendations at the end!
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- Barbara
- 23-08-2016
Wonderful read.
Loved every moment of this one. So looking to read more from this interesting writer
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- michelle
- 15-07-2017
Hard to follow on audio
I found this audio a little hard to follow in parts. The pauses were not representative of passed time or adequate for reflection or contemplation. Quite often, it was difficult to determine just which characters were present and at which setting. This detracted from the story.
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- jacqueline rozenfeld
- 29-08-2022
Charming and deep.
A whimsical, fast engaging and extremely insightful, sensuous tale.
I recommend it highly to those who like to see beneath the surface of life.
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- Carolin
- 18-08-2016
Immerse yourself in French countryside and culture
A very French story full of blighted live and healing, steeped in love of literature. An evocative tale, full of eccentric characters that takes us on a journey from Paris, along the Seine, through the country-side to Provence and the south coast. Bonus recipes at the end.
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- Karyn Hitchman
- 06-08-2017
Lovely story
I loved this story. Not as predictable as I thought it might be.
I found the narrators a little hard to listen to, a little stilted, but the story itself kept me listening. I think it would have sounded differently in my head had I read it myself.
Overall well worth it though.
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- Kathleen J
- 07-10-2019
Slow and melancholy
I feel Jean Perdu would not have prescribed this book for me, I can see that it could be comforting to people in certain situations but I was frustrated and a little bored listening. Still there was some beautiful moments, interesting characters and imagery and I did want to see how it ended.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-03-2020
Disappointing
I didnt finish and would not recommend this book which is a shame as the title sounded fun.
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