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807gmadre's review
3.0
I choose this book from the poolside lending library while on a winter vacation. I'm wondering if this novel was the inspiration for Emily in Paris? There are many similarities, except the Netflix series includes sex scenes. The main theme is elder-millennial angst in finding a life partner amidst a series of calamitous events with a little historical mystery thrown in, all set in Paris. I got what I paid for.
debralove's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beckymrtn's review
5.0
I will reread this book time and time again. What a gorgeous story of lingering love among the lights, style, cuisine, art, architecture, and culture of Paris.
starshine1's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gaslighting and War
mmw_8's review
5.0
The story, is just unbelievable. The twists. The ups and downs. The hope, the faith that's in Ruby. It's indescribable. It's the kind of book that stays with you forever. The kind that whenever you're feeling that you'll give up on something, stops you and gives you hope.
The ending on the other hand was unexpected at all.
The ending on the other hand was unexpected at all.
librocubicularist_reads's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second Alexandra Potter book I've read & continues Ruby (& Jack's) story. Loved, loved, loved it! Again found Ruby to be such a great lead character. I really like it when I can relate to the main character, which is the case with Ruby - I also read the last few sentences of every book before starting. ;) I've been to Paris once before & can't wait to go again so that I can relive this wonderful book in the city of love & lights!
kinakule's review
1.0
cons:
- SS bout yr ankle. Wish I cud b there bt awy til nxt wk. Let's h%k up thn & I'll mk u feel btr ;)
- SS bout yr ankle. Wish I cud b there bt awy til nxt wk. Let's h%k up thn & I'll mk u feel btr ;)
- SS bout yr ankle. Wish I cud b there bt awy til nxt wk. Let's h%k up thn & I'll mk u feel btr ;)
- this book had a 20-something protagonist and was published in 2015, but somehow her relationship to technology mirrors that of my grandparent
- the amount of coincidental meetings? help, at the end i was sure the book was gearing up to reveal
- she ends up with a highly unlikable man
- in general the depiction of paris was just so fake fsknjfds, it smells like piss and cigarette smoke and women do not actually walk around in heels, tiny black dresses, scarves and red lipstick 24/7
pros:
- it was easy to get thru
- SS bout yr ankle. Wish I cud b there bt awy til nxt wk. Let's h%k up thn & I'll mk u feel btr ;)
- SS bout yr ankle. Wish I cud b there bt awy til nxt wk. Let's h%k up thn & I'll mk u feel btr ;)
- SS bout yr ankle. Wish I cud b there bt awy til nxt wk. Let's h%k up thn & I'll mk u feel btr ;)
- this book had a 20-something protagonist and was published in 2015, but somehow her relationship to technology mirrors that of my grandparent
- the amount of coincidental meetings? help, at the end i was sure the book was gearing up to reveal
Spoiler
henry was actually the man ms. ruby met at the start of the book- she ends up with a highly unlikable man
- in general the depiction of paris was just so fake fsknjfds, it smells like piss and cigarette smoke and women do not actually walk around in heels, tiny black dresses, scarves and red lipstick 24/7
pros:
- it was easy to get thru
heyitskai's review
4.0
4 ⭐
This book was a whirlwind of emotions, from hating Jack to crying over Emmanuelle and Henry to being mesmerized by Paris.
I really liked all the descriptions of the City of Love. It actually made me feel like i was there, strolling along the cobbled streets, busy with locals and tourists going to places. I could imagine all the cafes and the amazing food and wine they would offer. It's not always that a book swallows me whole and transports me into another place, but this one did.
I didn't like the undertones of pettiness from Ruby and Harriet, about men in particular. I understand that Ruby was heartbroken because Jack stood her up rather nastily and Harriet just wanted someone who would love her unconditionally. I just think it was unnecessary, life has so much more to offer than men. Even though, i have to admit, we all need a bit love and magic in our lives.
I normally don't like when a book feels like three books in one - the stories of Emmanuelle and Henry, Ruby and Jack, Harriet and Luc intertwining - but in this one i did quite enjoy it. It was exciting to see how each one of these stories ended and my god, it was a rollercoaster.
I think the ending was good as well. A lot of the time the ending feels rushed but i feel like here it was just right for this book. There were some major surprises at the end but it all worked out fine. It had a happy ending and that's exactly what i needed from this book.
This book was a whirlwind of emotions, from hating Jack to crying over Emmanuelle and Henry to being mesmerized by Paris.
I really liked all the descriptions of the City of Love. It actually made me feel like i was there, strolling along the cobbled streets, busy with locals and tourists going to places. I could imagine all the cafes and the amazing food and wine they would offer. It's not always that a book swallows me whole and transports me into another place, but this one did.
I didn't like the undertones of pettiness from Ruby and Harriet, about men in particular. I understand that Ruby was heartbroken because Jack stood her up rather nastily and Harriet just wanted someone who would love her unconditionally. I just think it was unnecessary, life has so much more to offer than men. Even though, i have to admit, we all need a bit love and magic in our lives.
I normally don't like when a book feels like three books in one - the stories of Emmanuelle and Henry, Ruby and Jack, Harriet and Luc intertwining - but in this one i did quite enjoy it. It was exciting to see how each one of these stories ended and my god, it was a rollercoaster.
I think the ending was good as well. A lot of the time the ending feels rushed but i feel like here it was just right for this book. There were some major surprises at the end but it all worked out fine. It had a happy ending and that's exactly what i needed from this book.