Absolutely wonderful! - Rated 
I read this book once and thoroughly enjoyed it. Though the first couple of chapters are slow it's an absolute cracker after that! It's amazing, inspirational and full of characters you want to take home. I have read it a second time and knowing how it all pans out did not dull the enjoyment for one second. An absolutely fabulous book. Laughter, tears, love, life, death, comedy. A(i hesitate to say it) perfect book. Savour every morcel
Enchanting, engrossing, evocative... - Rated
Initially I found this novel hard work, the first few chapters were slightly nonsensical and vague and I had to push myself to continue. Luckily for me, I persevered and was introduced to the wonderfully quirky World hidden behind the doors of an imposing Parisian apartment. Philibert - a downtrodden intellectual with a penchant for writing, his fiery flatmate - the talented chef Franck, Franck's ageing, beloved grandmother Paulette and finally Camille - a waif like artist that is rescued from herself...As this enchanting tale unfolds, they all rescue each other and a love story is shaped.
Not only was the story seamless and exquisitely written, it's characters were whole and very likable and as you move through the pages, that initial vagueness, the sense of not really understanding what the author was trying to say, becomes crystal clear.
I believe this is the quintessential modern day classic and a must for readers of all genre's...
Best book I've read this year - Rated
This book was recommended to me and it didn't appeal. After the fourth recommendation, I read it. Oh my gosh, it's beautiful. She is such an intelligent writer, and in places I was laughing out loud even on the last paragraph. Delicious ending and this writer knows exactly what it is to be a chef, anorexic and a misfit. First book I've read that I wanted to put down because I wanted to savour it. A definite reread.
Beautiful and romantic - Rated
After the first few chapters, which I felt moved somewhat slowly, this beautiful novel grabbed me and I found myself looking forward to my long commute so that I could become engrossed again in its charming, warm and romantic world.
Brilliant ! - Rated
I read the info on this book and was midly curious, I am not too interested in sad stories, and terrible dramas, so when I read that one of the characters is a girl that is not eating, trying to disappear I had my doubts, but the main characters are delightful, amazing weird, lovable people, the freedom of their hearts and the prisons were we put ourselves sometimes when we are hurting. The tender strokes of the dialogues, the hopes that keeps on growing as the story unfolds...it is classic, modern and brilliant.
The best I have read in a long while
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