Scan barcode
jol69's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars really. Loved it! Quirky, different. I could see why some people may view Laurain as a bit stalkerish but the author (for me) dispels this well. Other than not knowing who particular authors are that are mentioned in the book it was great. I'm searching for other books by this author now.
lauracooleyjohnson's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely little love story that sucks one in quickly with its endearing characters. It is an easy read that can be started and finished in an evening.
jbbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Perfect and delightful short read, sweet, romantic and delicious
juliamikhno's review against another edition
3.0
3 ⭐️ not entirely sure how to feel about this book. on one hand, this was a charming and whimsical feel-good love story set in paris that featured two lonely souls finding their way to each other through the mystery of a stolen handbag. on the other hand, this was some joe from “you” material that required a fair share of suspension of disbelief even though we got laurent’s pov and knew straight away that he is a kind caring man with no ulterior motives. still, this was essentially a story about a man stalking a woman and it’s not something i would necessarily classify as romantic. both main characters were extremely likable, so good for them, but if a complete stranger went through my personal journal, found my name and address, got into my apartment under false pretenses and hung out with my cat, i wouldn’t let that slide. i would Move immediately.
bonus points for all the cat content. minus points for pascal’s entire character, chloé’s internalized misogyny and the completely unnecessary episode of her pretending that her father is her older boyfriend in front of some girls in her school?? not sure what that was all about. more bonus points for william losing his whole entire mind trying to figure out if laurent is a real person or a figment of his imagination, that scene was so incredibly funny.
bonus points for all the cat content. minus points for pascal’s entire character, chloé’s internalized misogyny and the completely unnecessary episode of her pretending that her father is her older boyfriend in front of some girls in her school?? not sure what that was all about. more bonus points for william losing his whole entire mind trying to figure out if laurent is a real person or a figment of his imagination, that scene was so incredibly funny.
krobertshaw's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
dejalu's review against another edition
4.0
Super quick read with a decidedly French feel. For any francophile who loves books and dabbles in romance, this is a good choice. A great companion on my recent trip to Europe.