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A review by katinaroberts
Hector & the Search for Happiness by François Lelord
4.0
I was BEYOND excited when I got this book in the mail because I've wanted to read this book since I read a review on vulpes libres (vulpeslibris.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/hector-and-the-search-for-happiness-by-francois-lelord/) which was written a while ago. You really must read this review. And instead of putting the same things in my review here, I'm just going to write about why I loved this book.
First of all, I loved the premise of the book.
I loved that Hector was so lovable.
And I LOVED the writing style. Truly, I think that was my favorite part. I loved that Lelord gave vague descriptions that were easily discernible (does that sound confusing? You just have to read it to know what I'm talking about). I generally dislike authors who flood their books with endless descriptions (I always have a hard time getting through Charles Dickens for that reason...I usually just start skimming when Dickens get long-winded), and Lelord catered to my favorite reading style...one that is descriptive but brief. (Which by the way, I prefer conversations like that too...if you start waxing long I usually tune out until you get to the point and then I start listening).
I loved that this book was witty and made me laugh throughout. You wouldn't necessarily think that a book written about a psychiatrist is funny, but it is. And nothing is lost in translation. (The book was originally written in french).
I LOVED all of Hector's life lessons. They were so true and profound to me at times that I started to wonder if I was reading a self-help book disguised as fiction.
I didn't find the ending quite as "disappointing" as RosyB did, and actually enjoyed it. And I agree with her too...the journey is what this book is all about.
Really, you should read this book. I think you will like it. If you do read it, you must tell me what you think. :0)
First of all, I loved the premise of the book.
I loved that Hector was so lovable.
And I LOVED the writing style. Truly, I think that was my favorite part. I loved that Lelord gave vague descriptions that were easily discernible (does that sound confusing? You just have to read it to know what I'm talking about). I generally dislike authors who flood their books with endless descriptions (I always have a hard time getting through Charles Dickens for that reason...I usually just start skimming when Dickens get long-winded), and Lelord catered to my favorite reading style...one that is descriptive but brief. (Which by the way, I prefer conversations like that too...if you start waxing long I usually tune out until you get to the point and then I start listening).
I loved that this book was witty and made me laugh throughout. You wouldn't necessarily think that a book written about a psychiatrist is funny, but it is. And nothing is lost in translation. (The book was originally written in french).
I LOVED all of Hector's life lessons. They were so true and profound to me at times that I started to wonder if I was reading a self-help book disguised as fiction.
I didn't find the ending quite as "disappointing" as RosyB did, and actually enjoyed it. And I agree with her too...the journey is what this book is all about.
Really, you should read this book. I think you will like it. If you do read it, you must tell me what you think. :0)