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The Little Paris Bookshop

By: Nina George
Narrated by: Ray Sawyer
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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.

©2013 Nina George (P)2015 Isis Audiobooks Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

"Nina George tells us clever things about love, about literature that 'puts a bounce in your step', about tango in Provence. One of those books that gets you thinking about whom you must give it to as a gift even while you're still reading it, because it makes you happy, and should be part of any well-stocked apothecary." ( Hamburg Morning Post)
"The feelgood story." (Grazia Germany)
"Enchanting and moving.... Rarely have I read such a beautiful book!" ( Tina Magazine)
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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.

Not especially recommended

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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!

Quaint story, meandering in parts

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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 ❤❤❤

incredible book!

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Loved every moment of this one. So looking to read more from this interesting writer

Wonderful read.

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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.

Hard to follow on audio

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A whimsical, fast engaging and extremely insightful, sensuous tale.
I recommend it highly to those who like to see beneath the surface of life.

Charming and deep.

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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.

Immerse yourself in French countryside and culture

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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.

Lovely story

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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.

Slow and melancholy

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I didnt finish and would not recommend this book which is a shame as the title sounded fun.

Disappointing

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