I don't
usually read translated books but was enticed to read this one by the review in What Danielle Did Next.
Thanks! I agree with Danielle that 'THE RED NOTEBOOK is quite simply
a gem of a book. Uplifting, sweet with plenty of Gallic charm and wit, it will
warm your heart.'
The book
has been translated from French by Emily Boyce and Jane Aitken – a pretty good
job too. The book is a novella rather
than a novel which means it is a pretty quick read.
This is a
gentle engaging story based on a bookseller who finds a woman's handbag which
has been tossed aside by a mugger and sets out to find its owner. Being set in Paris is also a major plus!
I work in a bookstore, and this has been one of our top sellers almost since the day I unpacked it! It really is a delightful story, and I also think it appeals to people who don't read much -- it's short, and it's not "depressing". I've noticed that infrequent readers always request books that are "uplifting" or "not depressing".
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