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she said: " I would like to recommend Eragon. I am currently 15, and will by 16 in July. This is an excellent novel, with complex characters. The main protagonist is almost 16 in this book, and it will be quite easy to understand his troubles. Also, the character does change quite a bit over the course of the novel, and the novel takes the time to show how Eragon feels about all of the changes and turmoil new-found in his life. "

she said: " Hi Daniel,

two of the main characters in the book, Pierre and Natasha, go through a long search of their own identities. Pierre especially tries on several personalities, roles, before he finds himself.

Big book - both in size and in themes! "

she said: " This book is about a young Frenchman who goes to Paris to study law. He quickly makes friends in various social circles, and he fancies himself in various roles : journalist, revolutionary, lover, man-about-town. This book is perhaps less well-known than Madame Bovary, but it's a remarkably gripping story of a young man trying to find himself (with only moderate success). It can be a bit heavy going here and there because there are so many references to the history of 19th century France, so loo This book is about a young Frenchman who goes to Paris to study law. He quickly makes friends in various social circles, and he fancies himself in various roles : journalist, revolutionary, lover, man-about-town. This book is perhaps less well-known than Madame Bovary, but it's a remarkably gripping story of a young man trying to find himself (with only moderate success). It can be a bit heavy going here and there because there are so many references to the history of 19th century France, so look for an edition with good notes.
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