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Number of Pages
176
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This Is A Literary Fiction Novel Set In Paris That Examines Identity, Immigration, And Consumer Culture Across Generations. Its Central Theme Asks How Colonial Legacies Shape Present-Day Life And How People Navigate Belonging In A City That Continually Evolves. The Book Speaks To Adult Readers And Anyone Drawn To Thoughtful Social Satire And Humane Storytelling. The Tone Blends Wit With Warmth, Offering Both Sharp Insight And Emotional Resonance.
The Narrative Unfolds Across Three DecadesβThe 1960S, The 1990S, And The 2010SβTracking A Cast Of Characters As They Move Through Paris From The Margins To The Pulse Of Everyday Life. The City Feels Like A Character In Its Own Right, Guiding Readers Through Moments Of Quiet Joy And Systemic Tension Alike. Through The Eyes Of A Security Guard Who Adores Babies, The Book Invites You To Witness The Rituals Of A Global CityβCulminating In Scenes Set Against A Sephora Storefront On The Champs-ΓlysΓ©esβWhile Remaining Grounded In Human Connection. Translated From French, The Prose Stays Clear, Lucid, And Intimate, Inviting Steady Reflection As The Story Unfolds.
Presented As Fiction With A Sharp Satirical Edge, The Work Blends Humor And Humanity To Interrogate Colonial Legacies And Contemporary Immigration Policy. It Centers On Undocumented Workers Who Keep Society Moving, Including Their Everyday Roles As Security Staff In A Flour Mill, Weaving A Compassionate, Often Funny Lens On Life In A City Of Contrasts. The Reading Experience Is Accessible And Immersive, With Precise, Economical Language That Sharpens Perception Without Sacrificing Empathy.
Readers Will Finish With A Richer Understanding Of Identity And Belonging, A Nuanced Portrait Of Immigrant Life, And A Lasting Impression Of A City In MotionβLeaving Them With Curiosity, Empathy, And Thoughtful Perspective For The World Beyond The Pages.
Product Details
Author
Gauz
Publisher
Hachette Book Publishing
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
BK0477050
ISBN
9781529414431
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13 x 2 x 19.6 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: βΉ 499
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