Reviews

First on the Rope: The classic of French literature by Roger Frison-Roche

olivernorris's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

violainend's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-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? No

3.75

debdeb's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring

3.5

euphoniousgoose's review

adventurous reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

gab56's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

rungemaille's review

adventurous emotional reflective medium-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

secretbookcase's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

3.5

rungemaille's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

5.0

I have been raised on Frison-Roche stories. I can't really remember which was my first, the book or the 1999 Hiroz & Niermans film, but Premier de Cordée was definitely one of the stories that struck me as a teen.
The writing is gorgeous. With the character of Pierre Servettaz, Frison-Roche perfectly illustrates the struggle to choose between the comfortable and warm cocoon of home and family, and the breathtaking, vertiginous allure of the Alps. 
His description of the valley of Chamonix will make you come out of the novel with an irresistible need to dig up your hiking boots and seek that feeling of freedom and exhilaration yourself.