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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. One of the better translation books I have read. There were many characters but they tied together nicely throughout the story. You felt sorry for the main character, Josephine, in the beginning but then in the middle you start agreeing with her older daughter that she deserves all that happened to her. Yet by the end, you root for her anyway just because she truly tries to be a nice person. Notice the same behaviors in her daughters as her sister, Iris. Wow! What I read, not only I enjoyed the book, and I would love to know when the other two books of the series will be translated into English. I don't know French, and I'd love to know what happens with the characters. This is a fast-paced, funny, and poignant story, and as with the best stories, I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. The story is delightfully engaging and clever, with multiple storylines that keep the reader wanting more. There were some of the most unforgettable fictional characters I've ever read. This novel was a totally new reading experience - because the characters were so FRENCH. Meaning that they have their own way about them - from fashion, food to beliefs on marriage, and mistresses. I found myself laughing out loud, gasping with surprise, wanting to smack a few of these characters, feeling deeply sympathetic to Josephine, and also deeply respecting her even when she seemed like her whole world of family and friends were walking all over her. There were numerous surprises in this novel - characters who seem to be one way turned out to be completely different. Circumstances seemed to point to one impression but end up being completely different. I loved that. At the end of it, this edition of the book has an interview with the author that answers questions about writing. She has some good tips that can help all of the people who write or want to publish their writing. I found this book at a used book sale (the best place to buy books) and it turned out to be delightful. Originally written in French (and it takes place in France), this award-winner has been translated into 30 languages. It has been called "a satisfying Cinderella story." The characters are memorable, entertaining, and believable. This is one of those books I didn't want to put down, and I'm looking forward to reading the next two books the author has written with the same characters. no reviews | add a review
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"Le Divorce meets The Elegance of the Hedgehog in this hilariously entertaining mega-bestseller from France - When her chronically unemployed husband runs off to start a crocodile farm in Kenya with his mistress, Josephine Cortes is left in an unhappy state of affairs. The mother of two-confident, beautiful teenage Hortense and shy, babyish Zoe;-is forced to maintain a stable family life while making ends meet on her meager salary as a medieval history scholar. Meanwhile, Josephine's charismatic sister Iris seems to have it all-a wealthy husband, gorgeous looks, and a tres chic Paris address-but she dreams of bringing meaning back into her life. When Iris charms a famous publisher into offering her a lucrative deal for a twelfth-century romance, she offers her sister a deal of her own: Jose;phine will write the novel and pocket all the proceeds, but the book will be published under Iris's name. All is well-that is, until the book becomes the literary sensation of the season"-- No library descriptions found. |
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Katherine Pancol
Publicado: 2006 | 429 páginas
Novela Drama Humor Romántico
Esta novela sucede en París, pero nos encontramos con cocodrilos. Esta novela habla de hombres. Y de mujeres. Las mujeres que somos, las que querríamos ser, las que nunca seremos y aquellas que quizás seamos algún día. Esta novela es la historia de una mentira. Pero también es una historia de amor, de amistad, de traición, de dinero, de sueños. Esta novela está llena de risas y de lágrimas. Esta novela es como la vida misma.