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Sep 19, 2016
Kathryn
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did not like it
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I wanted to like this. There’s really no reason why I shouldn’t have liked this (at least none to do with the book, I don’t think) - it has books, it’s set in Paris, and then along the canals and rivers of France, and did I mention it has books in it(?!) - but I didn't like it. It was tedious, and more of a struggle than I was prepared for. A quote on the back says “A story that does the heart good” but unfortunately I didn’t feel like it was good for my heart at all. I felt unmoved and impatien
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Jean Perdu is an eccentric character, but endearing, & I couldn't help liking him. Like most of us, this literary apothecary is very good at prescribing for others but completely useless at physicking himself. There are many amusing & insightful moments, & some quite irritating ones, so the book never quite lifted off for me: a pleasant way to pass the time but generally unremarkable. Perhaps something was lost in translation as I never felt or believed in the great romance.
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Paris and bookshop in the same title ... who could resist? I picked this one up on audio and enjoyed both the quirky nature of the story and characters.
I love the philosophy of the healing power of books, so the idea of a literary apothecary is simply magical.
" … A book is both medic and medicine at once. It makes a diagnosis as well as offering therapy. Putting the right novels to the appropriate ailments: that’s how I sell books.”
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I love the philosophy of the healing power of books, so the idea of a literary apothecary is simply magical.
" … A book is both medic and medicine at once. It makes a diagnosis as well as offering therapy. Putting the right novels to the appropriate ailments: that’s how I sell books.”
"I wanted to treat feelings that are not recognized as afflict ...more
Feb 16, 2017
Dzintra aka Ingrid
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it was amazing
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I absolutely adored and fell in love with this little book! The exquisite wording in some parts......the trip to and around Provence I can relate to having been there! So many emotions....love....death....inner turmoil..laughter.....food and wine! And above all Peace and Love! A delicious little read that I savoured and would love to re-read in the future, and I normally don't re-read books but this one was a little special!
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ermm... so he hasn't "lived" in 21 years and then insta-love? eh, I don't think so.
I did like the writing and trip down the river but didn't particularly care for the plot. ...more
I did like the writing and trip down the river but didn't particularly care for the plot. ...more
After reading this, it was quite a surprise that I managed to bookmark some lines that articulate words resembling anything about life, love, and despair. Though I felt that the story of Perdu lacked connections to his character, I still think that the book is a few steps beyond mediocrity.
Apr 26, 2015
Donna
marked it as to-read
Jun 04, 2015
Jules
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Jul 06, 2015
Christy
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Jul 15, 2015
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
marked it as to-read
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Nov 23, 2015
PattyMacDotComma
marked it as to-read
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Nov 21, 2016
Lindy-Lane
marked it as to-read
Feb 18, 2017
Pam
marked it as to-read
