by Geoff Dyer
This is a novel set in Paris and covering the lives of 4 twenty-somethings discovering life and each other. It is amusing in places, but generally covered a way of life I found it hard to connect with and yet still seemed rather predictable. However, I did like Spunky the dog! 6/10
Sunday, July 10, 2011
The Invention of Paris
by Eric Hazan
Subtitled A history in Footsteps this a great book covering the history of various quarters of Paris and how it has developed into today's city. From the broad sweep to the intricate details this is a great book that makes you want to get back to the city and start exploring immediately. One word of advice. Unless you know the city really well it is useful-and will probably add to your enjoyment-if you have a map/street atlas close by. 8/10
Subtitled A history in Footsteps this a great book covering the history of various quarters of Paris and how it has developed into today's city. From the broad sweep to the intricate details this is a great book that makes you want to get back to the city and start exploring immediately. One word of advice. Unless you know the city really well it is useful-and will probably add to your enjoyment-if you have a map/street atlas close by. 8/10
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