Jess's Reviews > The City and the Mountains

I'm surprised there aren't more reviews for this book. It is absolutely fantastic. Charming is a word to describe it. It had many funny moments, such as a mishap with a dumb waiter and the loss of luggage on the train to Portugal. Both Paris and Tormes are like characters in the book. The first part describes life in Paris and the city and the second part describes Tormes and the country. Jacinto, the main character, may be a bit flamboyant for some, but I found him hysterical, and Fernandes, the narrator, was extremely likeable. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.