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3janou3's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mrsenginerd's review against another edition
4.0
Quick read, ideal for summer or curling up by the fire. The story was very engaging although rather predictable; the inner dialogue of the main character was worth the read.
rebeccakb's review against another edition
2.0
A rather sad tale of life and family, and what it means to survive after winning the lottery.
leslieb23's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyed very much. Didn't see the ending coming though.
mimi_me's review against another edition
4.0
A short, beautifully written Novella about money, choices, happiness and change. Jocelyn wins the lottery and 18 million Euros, but decides not to tell anyone, even her husband, Jo. He has his job at a factory, she has her fabric shop and an unexpectedly successful blog about the fabric shop. They have had a few sorrows but have built a life that makes Jocelyn quite content. She worries that the money will change everything, so instead of cashing the check, she begins to make lists of what she will do with the money. Until Jo finds the check and makes a decision that changes everything....
It's brilliant and provocative.
It's brilliant and provocative.
cyprille's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mjmatth_'s review against another edition
3.0
Never read a book in a day, let alone in French.
Very touching story. Very moved.
Very touching story. Very moved.
crashburn's review against another edition
5.0
Nice and light story - prefect for a day at the beach
cheerbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I had the lucky opportunity to be in Paris for work and visited one of my favorite bookshops in the world, Shakespeare and Company, and came upon this little gem. This novel was compared to "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" which I had read with my book club and enjoyed, so I figured it was fate.
I thought this was going to be more of a fluff book, but it actually took much darker turns that I anticipated. It was a very quick read, perfect for trying to finish my half cannonball before the year end (woo!) and the darkness actually contrasted well with the holiday season: a little schadenfreude is helpful at times.
Jocelyn lives a simple existence in France as the owner of a haberdashery. She is not a woman of wealth, but she enjoys her job, loves her husband, and is contented with her existence. On a fluke, she purchases a lottery ticket and becomes the winner of a sizable fortune: she is now a woman at a crossroads. Does she allow her life to change? Will she be happy with disrupting the status quo?
This read isn't enjoyable per say, because of the conflict and heartache that it explores, but it is well written and the type of story that will induce self reflection. In the days following finishing it, my mind continually wanders back to it, which is the sign of a good read.
I thought this was going to be more of a fluff book, but it actually took much darker turns that I anticipated. It was a very quick read, perfect for trying to finish my half cannonball before the year end (woo!) and the darkness actually contrasted well with the holiday season: a little schadenfreude is helpful at times.
Jocelyn lives a simple existence in France as the owner of a haberdashery. She is not a woman of wealth, but she enjoys her job, loves her husband, and is contented with her existence. On a fluke, she purchases a lottery ticket and becomes the winner of a sizable fortune: she is now a woman at a crossroads. Does she allow her life to change? Will she be happy with disrupting the status quo?
This read isn't enjoyable per say, because of the conflict and heartache that it explores, but it is well written and the type of story that will induce self reflection. In the days following finishing it, my mind continually wanders back to it, which is the sign of a good read.