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bibliocamera's review against another edition
4.0
This is a short & sweet feel good story with real heart.
faintgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Mrs 'Arris is an absolute delight, but one that is very much wedded to her era. A London char lady, see speaks truth to power and somehow it always seems to go quite well for her. After cleaning the closets of one of her clients, she sets her sights on owning a Christian Dior dress. After a bit of luck and a lot of hard work, she takes the trip to Paris, where a series of delightful adventures await. It's a wonderful light piece of whimsy with a fantastic heart, but seriously dated in the modern era.
ireeeeeene's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thenovelbook's review against another edition
4.0
This was sweet and light for the most part, an enjoyable short book.
Mrs. Harris is a London cleaning lady who leads a fairly unexceptional life. Until one day, when she sees a Dior dress in a client's closet, and she is gobsmacked. She. Must. Have. A. Dior. Dress. Even if she never wears it, merely to possess such a piece of perfection will, she feels sure, enhance her life immeasurably.
When she finds out how much it will cost, she sets about scrimping, saving, and gambling a little, trying to gather the funds.
Her eventual trip to Paris, her acquaintance with the staff at the House of Dior, and the significant ways in which they all touch each others lives, make for an amusing and sweet novel.
Mrs. Harris is a London cleaning lady who leads a fairly unexceptional life. Until one day, when she sees a Dior dress in a client's closet, and she is gobsmacked. She. Must. Have. A. Dior. Dress. Even if she never wears it, merely to possess such a piece of perfection will, she feels sure, enhance her life immeasurably.
When she finds out how much it will cost, she sets about scrimping, saving, and gambling a little, trying to gather the funds.
Her eventual trip to Paris, her acquaintance with the staff at the House of Dior, and the significant ways in which they all touch each others lives, make for an amusing and sweet novel.
cinephilegirl_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
netslummer's review against another edition
4.0
Mrs. Harris wants a Dior dress. She scrimps and saves for three years to pay for a trip to Paris to get one. And, along the way, has a fantastic journey and touches the lives of several people.
This was super cute. Quick read. Just really charming.
This was super cute. Quick read. Just really charming.
mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted to read this after seeing the movie preview.
The dialect isn't always easy.
The dialect isn't always easy.
marianne_louise's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A very cheering read about kindness and perseverance. It was perfect for holiday reading as it's very light-hearted and short.