A review by violetturtledove
Bohemians of the Latin Quarter : by Henri Murger by Henri Murger

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

This is really quite a charming book, I didn't go into it with any real idea what it was, and it's not really a novel - it's a series of amusing events concerning the same main group of characters. 

I don't know if it's a feature of the translation, but it feels very fresh and modern (if you ignore one or two outdated stereotypes). It could be that translators tend to refresh the prose a little, or maybe it's just that the habits of artistic types never change! 

It's sweet and light, there's no main plot to speak of but it's a lovely, witty trip to the past that still feels very relevant.