The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery: This book focuses mainly on two characters: a short, ugly and plump concierge of a chic Parisian apartment building who is secretly an art and literature connoisseur, and 12-year-old Paloma, who lives in the building and is secretly quite smart and planning to kill herself before she turns 13 because people are not worth it.
It was another book club choice and totally enjoyable. I recommend it for the ineresting weaving of characters and the frequent literary references. Courtney, I think you'll especially enjoy this one.
336 pages.
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