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Book Review of The Elegance of the Hedgehog

The Elegance of the Hedgehog
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Helpful Score: 5


This novel takes place in Paris, where a concierge of an apartment complex for wealthy patrons, a thirteen-year old girl, and a new Japanese resident intersect each other's lives--and their hearts. Rife with witty, often funny, musings about life, death, and art, this book drew me in slowly, making me care for Paloma, the thirteen-year old, Renee, the concierge and secretly self educated woman, and the gentle Kazuro, who sees through them both, becoming Paloma's friend...and drawing Renee into the light of life and love.
It was wonderful, heartbreaking, beautiful, and funny. Rread this book, and you won't forget it.