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Sunflower
Dec 27, 2017 rated it really liked it
This book falls into the category of "unexpectedly unputdownable' a rather clunky phrase for a book that was an enjoyable read. The characters make it, the four main ones are seriously flawed but likeable, and blunder their way into their own solution to each other's problems. The translation only shows when there are mentions of Paris or other obvious clues, and although the ending was almost too tidy, it rounds the tale off perfectly. ...more
Sylvie
Nov 20, 2016 rated it liked it
Je ne suis pas certaine pourquoi je n'ai pas embarqué dans ce livre. J'ai aimé les personnages qui somme tout sont attachants mais ... 3.5 pour moi. ...more
SarahC
Mar 29, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Gavalda us a wonderful writer of life in the modern world. A bonus for me is that this beautiful story is set in Paris and I am very glad to be reading some French literature. The ending was not as strong as the body of the story but that only dampened it a little. An earlier reviewer labeled this work chick lit, and that tag never crossed my mind in association with this story. It is a much richer work of literature with many facets. And chick lit usually focuses on one central "chick," and thi ...more
Stil de scriitor
Ma asteptam la mai mult de la acest roman. Ori nu l-am inteles eu prea bine, ori cel mak probabil stilul nu a fost pe placul meu.
Kathleen Valentine
Nov 28, 2009 rated it really liked it
Strangely compelling. Loved the clean, rapid-fire dialogue. Was a little annoyed by Camille's "deus ex machina" revelation at the end but otherwise a very pleasant read. ...more
Sharon
Sep 18, 2009 rated it really liked it
Wonderful book made into a so so movie.
Yiga
Sep 21, 2007 rated it liked it
Stefanie
Jul 12, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Dianne
Aug 15, 2008 marked it as to-read
Pantteri
Sep 12, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Rose
Jan 31, 2009 marked it as to-read
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Jun 23, 2010 marked it as to-read
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Phoebe
Sep 01, 2011 rated it really liked it
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J
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Mar 15, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Jul 11, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Camille
Sep 26, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Nov 15, 2013 marked it as to-read
Elena
Jan 23, 2014 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Dec 25, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Terri
Dec 28, 2017 marked it as around-the-world
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Jules
Apr 30, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Aug 17, 2018 marked it as to-read
Bogdan
Dec 14, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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