![]() ![]() The reader sees the world through Renée, but only gets to read Paloma’s writing which she calls “ Profound Thoughts”. The book alternated between the two ladies. Paloma plans to commit suicide once she turns 13. Paloma, the second narrator, is a 12-year-old girl who lives in the building where Renée works (and lives in as well). ![]() Renée is a widowed concierge in her 50s, she is self-conscious and thinks she will lead an easy life if the doesn’t let others know how smart she is. It is the smart, funny, and touching story of two narrators. I have heard of this book but I have little tolerance for authors who consider themselves intellectuals and talk down to their readers. When I first started reading “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery I didn’t know what to think of it. More Books Translated by Alison Anderson* Thoughts: My rating for The Elegance of the Hedgehog – 4īuy The Elegance of the Hedgehog from * The book discusses philosophy, culture, the class system, and more – sometimes on account of a strong story. ![]() “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery is a fictional book set in Paris, France. ![]()
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