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The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Editions Gallic (Paperback)
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog - Editions Gallic (Paperback)

(author), (translator)
£11.99
Paperback Published: 01/05/2009
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Rene is the concierge of a grand Parisian apartment building. She maintains a carefully constructed persona as someone uncultivated but reliable, in keeping with what she feels a concierge should be. But beneath this facade lies the real Rene: passionate about culture and the arts, and more knowledgeable in many ways than her employers with their outwardly successful but emotionally void lives. Down in her lodge, apart from weekly visits by her one friend Manuela, Rene lives with only her cat for company. Meanwhile, several floors up, twelve-year-old Paloma Josse is determined to avoid the pampered and vacuous future laid out for her, and decides to end her life on her thirteenth birthday. But unknown to them both, the sudden death of one of their privileged neighbours will dramatically alter their lives forever.

By turns moving and hilarious, this unusual and insightful novel is now an international publishing sensation, with sales of over 10 million copies.

Publisher: Gallic Books
ISBN: 9781906040185
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS
'Resistance is futile ... you might as well buy it before someone recommends it for your book group. Its charm will make you say yes' The Guardian 'Clever, informative and moving ... this is an admirable novel which deserves as wide a readership here as it had in France.' The Observer 'The novel wins over its fans with a life-affirming message, a generous portion of heart and Barbery's frequently wicked sense of humor' Time Magazine 'A book of great charm and grace.' The Metro 'The book's attractive, Amelie-esque Parisian setting and cast of eccentrics will appeal to many' Sunday Telegraph 'This breathtakingly singular novel ... is totally French yet completely universal' Good Housekeeping 'Reveals itself as a version of the Cinderella fairytale' Financial Times

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“The Elegance of the Hedgehog”

I found the title of this novel highly intriguing and looked forward to reading it. I was not disappointed. The novel is well-written and immediately engaging, The storyline at first seemed relatively simple - the... More

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“I loved it”

I loved this book - it builds up the characters really well, and gives a good view into Parisians! Somehow reading a book about different characters in a building gives me a strong sense of voyeurism and exposure into... More

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“A Marvellous Read”

This is my favourite book from here on in.

I loved every thing about it and have read it at least 4 times since purchase. It is truly excellent as a novel, but also a social commentary and examination. Barbery had... More

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