1.31k reviews for:

The Paris Novel

Ruth Reichl

3.73 AVERAGE

marjolein_goethals's review against another edition

2.0

hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

barbarak's review

DID NOT FINISH: 83%

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For someone familiar with Paris and loves reading about rich exotic foods it is a better fit.  The plot moved too slow for me. I wish Stella well.

kacykay's review

3.0

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

msanden3's review against another edition

3.25

emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

pixiely's review

4.0

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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: Complicated

dorian_winter's review

5.0

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An amazing coming of age story that proves you don’t have to be a teenager/young adult to have a life alternating adventure.

A heart warming story of overcoming traumas and found family, both literary and literally. Filled with gorgeous description of Paris history, from famous writers to famous spots, vintage clothes, and food.

jaredwood's review

3.0

hopeful informative lighthearted fast-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

sheadc's review

4.0

funny hopeful 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: No

the_bookerie's review

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

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This book was pure delight! Stella’s awakening, growing confidence, and zest for life was contagious, and I adored her and all of the members of her community / found family. I loved Paris in her - and Jules’, and Lucie’s — eyes. The artistic mystery that Stella and Lucie solved was a page turner. This was a book I didn’t want to put down, and I’d love to read more about the life Stella creates for herself à Paris. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault

maryhmcdan's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous emotional relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated