Reviews

Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley

karingoodell's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

whatsthestorywishbone's review against another edition

4.0

This is an “adult” book but totally appropriate for kids and might even feel like a kids book to some. It is billed kind of as an adventure book but in my opinion it flows more like a character study/day in the life. It is basically a what if kind of scenario. What if a horse was able to live in Paris on its own and make friends with other animals and humans. All the animals are built out with personalities and the action is their day to day existence and the day to day existence of humans they come into contact with. I thought it could have been edited a bit as it was slow in places (though it might have also been I was listening to most of it in the morning with no coffee yet!) However it is a sweet story, especially if you are an animal lover like my son.

courtknoc's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

2.25

athims08's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted

4.0

gdp60's review against another edition

3.0

A cute animal story.

jmronbeck's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

bmziggy's review against another edition

4.0

Sweet. Warm. Enjoyable creativity as the author gives voice to a horse, a dog, a crow, and a pair of ducks living in Paris. The author also perfectly captures the Parisian attitude of “it’s not my business” as the locals facilitate the lives of this unusual pack in the 7th arrondissement.
3.5 stars

mmsbrooks24's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

hima's review against another edition

3.0

cute !

taylorbarnes's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0