Reviews

The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl

book_nut's review against another edition

3.5

Charming 

xusarah1's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

2.5

jules32reads's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

mawalker1962's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

nicoleeashton's review

hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

alyceno's review

inspiring lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

awalkerstory's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I was completely enchanted by this book, I felt like I was sitting in the corner of a Parisian cafe, watching the story unfold. 

I’m obsessed with the idea/theme that a dress can change your life. The descriptions of the food had my mouth watering. I spent most of the book wishing I was one of George’s Tumbleweeds. 

The added “mystery” aspect of looking for Victorine’s paintings and discovering who she was outside of the opinions of the men who painted her… an absolutely captivating concept. “It’s not right that history belongs to the men.”
 
And my favorite line… 
“One lost soul looking for another.. Doesn’t that describe us all?” 

Trigger warning, there is a childhood sexual assault that happens around chapter 2. It is of course disturbing but only briefly discussed.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

aflann's review

hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual assault

cyncyn914's review

hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

This book taught me to enjoy being and living in the moment. Life doesn’t have to be planned out. Slow down and just enjoy life, make the best of it. 

kdroste's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

5.0