The Paris Novel

De: Ruth Reichl

Narrado por: Kiiri Sandy

Duración: 9 h y 26 m

Resumen del Editor

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “mouthwatering” (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris—from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious!

“An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a perfect meal in the world’s most magical city, I never wanted this sublime novel to end.”—Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of Good Company

Stella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life?

When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading “Go to Paris.” Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. But when her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother’s last wishes.

Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store, where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and for the first time in her life Stella does something impulsive. She buys the dress—and embarks on an adventure.

Her first stop: the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, where Stella tastes her first oysters and then meets an octogenarian art collector who decides to take her under his wing. As Jules introduces Stella to a veritable who’s who of the Paris literary, art, and culinary worlds, she begins to understand what it might mean to live a larger life.

As weeks—and many decadent meals—go by, Stella ends up living as a “tumbleweed” at famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, uncovers a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may be connected to her past. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living deliciously, taking chances, and finding your true home.

©2024 Ruth Reichl (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“You will devour this hopelessly and hopefully romantic novel.”—Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife

"An evocative tale of personal discovery and finding one’s true calling in the most delicious city in the world.”—David Lebovitz, author of Drinking French and My Paris Kitchen

“I love everything Ruth Reichl writes, and not only is The Paris Novel no exception, it is, page after page, an enchanting and irresistible feast.”—Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of Good Company

Marvelous read

I adored this amazing book! So completely charming with all of the best of Paris ….the delicious unique food, art, fashion and architecture 🩷 I’m reading it again right now 📕

A Delicious Read

The title says it all: The story was delicious and entertaining. Definitely mouth watering and a great visit to Paris.

Ruth's personal and historyical history of late 20th century culinary art is unique

The plot was pretty predictable, but it was so charming that it didn't matter.

The French food and culture will left me hungry for more

I enjoyed this book so much. And appreciated it even more when I Read the afterward from the author. Many of the things are based on true people and experiences, which just enhanced the book for me. I highly recommend this book as Iliked it so much.

Engaging

I thoroughly enjoyed the story but especially loved the presentation.. Hearing the French mixed with the English completely brought it to life for me.

The Complete Paris Dream sans a romantic love interests

Fashion, Art, Gourmet Cooking, Architecture and kind locals; I enjoyed this journey with added mystery

Stella

Story is a little
Hard to flow in places. Had to re listen
Over. Several times

Excellent novel with impeccable narration!

The narrator brought the lovely story to vivid life with her authentic accents and eloquent delivery! The timing was pitch perfect and added emotional depth and layers to the characters and their sagas. The narration really elevates the charm of the book.

If you love food and the arts and Paris….. this is for you

Loved every character and emotion it was dark in the beginning but so good in the end

What a movie this will make!

Images jumped from the pages into my mind and delicious smells wafted through them. I have imagined the movie this will be turned into and hope it is made soon so that I can compare them.