Reviews

The President's Hat by Antoine Laurain

pollyb23's review

2.0

I’m glad that’s done!

8797999's review

4.0

A very pleasant fable based on several people coming into contact with The Presidents Hat and how it impacts on their lives.

An enjoyable read, my first by Antoine Laurain but certainly not my last. Very easy to read and engaging. The story made me chuckle a few times.

Now where to find a President's hat...

julieclair's review

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Refreshing, original, uplifting, charming. A testament to the magic of confidence! 

shareen17's review

3.0

Hard to classify book about a man who is excited to have the president of France seated at a table next to him at a restaurant. When the president leaves his hat behind, the man takes it and proceeds to count some fortunate events in his life to the hat. The book follows changes in the lives of several people who come in contact with the hat. It's a light-hearted, positive little book full of references I didn't quite get, as I didn't live in France in the 1980's.

12grace4's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dina_b's review against another edition

4.0

Anos 80. O presidente francês, François Mitterrand janta num restaurante parisiense com membros do seu staff, ao sair do restaurante, esquece-se do seu chapéu preto, nessa altura, Daniel Mercier decide ficar com ele como recordação, mas o chapéu tem o poder de mudar a sua vida.
O chapéu vai passando pela cabeça de várias pessoas e vamos testemunhando as mudanças que provoca nas suas vidas, com os anos 80 como cenário, vibrante e moderno.
Já tinha lido [b:La femme au carnet rouge|25601741|La femme au carnet rouge|Antoine Laurain|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1432603331l/25601741._SY75_.jpg|42677555] e [b:Ailleurs si j'y suis|40029018|Ailleurs si j'y suis|Antoine Laurain|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1527771338l/40029018._SY75_.jpg|52603503] do mesmo autor e adorado, este só veio confirmar que vou continuar a ler os livros de Antoine Laurain.

abjurstroms's review

hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

claire200's review

lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.0

amotisse's review against another edition

4.0

I love the enigmatic power of objects and coincidence.
How everything seems ultimately connected and life changing.
How strangers can touch each others lives so unexpectedly.
Could be mind over matter though it's hardly important.
Living is important and who are we to determine what kind of magic helps us to LIVE!
J'adore.

gertrude314's review

5.0

I'm totally into French writers because they get to the point and tend to be very clever. I can't give away the end but a LOVED the journey.