The Elegance of the Hedgehog
Description
In a posh Parisian apartment building, the lives of its inhabitants are quietly observed by Renée, the building's sharp-witted, literature-loving concierge, who meticulously hides her intelligence behind a common facade. Meanwhile, Paloma, a precocious and deeply philosophical twelve-year-old, plans to end her life on her thirteenth birthday, documenting her observations of the adult world in two secret manifestos. Their carefully constructed worlds are unexpectedly shaken by the arrival of a cultured and enigmatic new tenant, Mr. Ozu, whose presence sparks profound connections and challenges their perceptions of life, beauty, and meaning. This novel is a poignant exploration of hidden depths, the search for connection, and the unexpected places where profound wisdom can be found.
Available Editions
paperback
Europa Editions
Published Jan 1, 2008
325 pages
ISBN: 9781933372600
paperback
Gallic Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2009
320 pages
ISBN: 9781906040185
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
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