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A review by thebookboy
Flowers For Mrs Harris by Paul Gallico
4.0
There's really not a lot to say about this book other than it is a lightly comical, pleasant and altogether rather silly (in a good way) read.
The plot revolves around a char woman names Mrs. Harris, who falls in love with the idea of owning a dress created by Christian Dior. She saves her money, goes to Paris, and there impacts the lives of various impressive French personages including models, fashion managers and more.
It's beautifully written, and although there's nothing in the book that will stay with you forever, it has this sort of sadness and beauty to it that is a charming undertone to the comedy and heart of the whole book. I loved Mrs. Harris ('arris) and I found the rest of the characters enjoyable too, even the nasty little actress that she cleans for in London.
It's only not full marks because I felt it was a bit nothingy overall - the messages of the book are good and pure, but it's nothing groundbreaking. I have heard there are others in the series, and I will definitely hunt them down.
Also, there's apparently a film with Angela Lansbury too - I CAN'T WAIT to see that!
The perfect book if you want something slight and uplifting that will leave a smile on your face.
The plot revolves around a char woman names Mrs. Harris, who falls in love with the idea of owning a dress created by Christian Dior. She saves her money, goes to Paris, and there impacts the lives of various impressive French personages including models, fashion managers and more.
It's beautifully written, and although there's nothing in the book that will stay with you forever, it has this sort of sadness and beauty to it that is a charming undertone to the comedy and heart of the whole book. I loved Mrs. Harris ('arris) and I found the rest of the characters enjoyable too, even the nasty little actress that she cleans for in London.
It's only not full marks because I felt it was a bit nothingy overall - the messages of the book are good and pure, but it's nothing groundbreaking. I have heard there are others in the series, and I will definitely hunt them down.
Also, there's apparently a film with Angela Lansbury too - I CAN'T WAIT to see that!
The perfect book if you want something slight and uplifting that will leave a smile on your face.