From the Bookshelf of Exceptional Books…

The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Muriel Barbery

Finish date: September 1, 2010

Why we're reading this: Delightful mixture of philosophy and art as seen through the eyes of a middle aged plus woman and a pre-p…more
[close] Delightful mixture of philosophy and art as seen through the eyes of a middle aged plus woman and a pre-pubescent teenage girl. Set in Paris, France yet incorporates Japanese film and philosophy... A delightful surprise at every corner.

Find A Copy At

Libraries

Group Discussions About This Book

No group discussions for this book yet.

What Members Thought

Jun 21, 2017 chvang rated it it was amazing

Shelves: french

To be honest, I wasn't a fan at first. Or second--I only picked it up again after abandoning it years ago. I guess recent history made me more disposed to hear its socialist sensibilities and class consciousness. Even then, I dad to really slog through it. But I'm glad I did. The last 10th really redeemed it.

Also, great work by the translator, Alison Anderson. ...more

5 likes · Like · see review