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The Red Notebook
Narrated by Alex Wyndham
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Heroic bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street. There's nothing in the bag to indicate who it belongs to, although there's all sorts of other things in it. Laurent feels a strong impulse to find the owner and tries to puzzle together who she might be from the contents of the bag. Especially a red notebook with her jottings, which really makes him want to meet her. Without even a name to go on, and only a few of her possessions to help him, how is he to find one woman in a city of millions?
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The Red Notebook
Narrated by Alex Wyndham
Description
Heroic bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street. There's nothing in the bag to indicate who it belongs to, although there's all sorts of other things in it. Laurent feels a strong impulse to find the owner and tries to puzzle together who she might be from the contents of the bag. Especially a red notebook with her jottings, which really makes him want to meet her. Without even a name to go on, and only a few of her possessions to help him, how is he to find one woman in a city of millions?
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Sweet, short story. Well written, a bit formulaic.
Rating: 3A gentle, charming story. Very French, very witty.I strongly encourage everyone to read this romantic novel.
Rating: 5Good book, with literary references
Rating: 4Simply charming.
Rating: 4I totally enjoyed this sweet romance. Laurent's search for Laure, using only the random items in her stolen bag, was perfectly paced. This translation from French is well done. It accomplishes the goal of making me wish I had a love story like that.
Rating: 5This book is a little gem! A Parisian bookseller found a handbag, obviously abandoned by a mugger after removing anything of value. Although it still held many fascinating possessions, there was nothing to identify the owner. A red moleskin notebook had many of her thoughts noted so that the bookseller was able to learn much about this mystery woman. His daughter convinced him to begin a search for her, which he does, reluctantly. The story captured me from the first words and I was tempted to turn the pages quickly to find out what happens. Curbing the desire, I instead enjoyed the utterly charming story. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5Translated from French into English. Bookseller Laurent Letellier discovers an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street. Anything of value to the mugger has been removed, but there are all sorts of other items left behind. Laurent feels a strong impulse to return the bag and remaining contents to its owner. As he tries to discern who she is from her belongings he becomes fascinated with a red notebook that contains her day to day thoughts and jottings. What has happened to the notebook's owner and can he piece the puzzle together to find her in a city of millions? A lovely little read, well enjoyed.
Rating: 5Delightful in characters, storyline, writing. Should be made into a movie.
Rating: 5I just loved this book. Hopefully I can find others he was written.
Rating: 5
A great short story, slow starting but not long before you see where the story is heading. Great descriptives!
Rating: 4
A short romantic read set in Paris. I loved every minute. It had books and cats, what more can anyone ask for?
Rating: 5I know it's supposed to take place in Paris but going from English to French accent was annoying.
Rating: 4There are times when I would like to have a 6th star for Extraordinary or Magnificent. This is such a review moment.Do not let the smaller count of pages fool you. This is a beautiful story and a lovely read. I was lucky to enjoy the reading experience of this novel in a single day which heightened the joy of uninterrupted reading time as I don't know how I could have possibly taken myself out from "between the covers" in the midst of reading this story.My only regret is that I am not more aware of European literature so that I could have even more thoroughly absorbed the delights of the authors and/or titles mentioned by bookshop owner, Laurent Letellier.
Rating: 5Delightful! Well written. Superbly narrated. A tonic for all the negativity that seems overwhelming sometimes.
Rating: 5There are times when I would like to have a 6th star for Extraordinary or Magnificent. This is such a review moment.Do not let the smaller count of pages fool you. This is a beautiful story and a lovely read. I was lucky to enjoy the reading experience of this novel in a single day which heightened the joy of uninterrupted reading time as I don't know how I could have possibly taken myself out from "between the covers" in the midst of reading this story.My only regret is that I am not more aware of European literature so that I could have even more thoroughly absorbed the delights of the authors and/or titles mentioned by bookshop owner, Laurent Letellier.
Rating: 5The book itself very succinctly spells out its story – “It’s the story of a bookseller who finds a handbag in the street one day, takes it home with him, empties out its contents and decides to look for the woman who owns it.” This is an absolutely delightful little book. Not finding any identification in the handbag, bookseller Laurent begins to read the red notebook that was in the handbag. The notebook contains the innermost thoughts of its owner. Laurent becomes fascinated with this lady and goes to extremes in his effort to find her. The handbag’s owner is Laure, who was mugged one evening at the entry of her home and sustains a head injury that causes her to go into a coma. While the book is light reading it holds your attention. I found myself anxiously hoping he would find clues to her identity. I felt slightly devastated at each clue that only led to a dead end. I think “whimsical” is a good way to describe it, as he comes across as a bit peculiar. Yet the story is light-hearted and amusing. I so wanted these two people to find each other. But there was a nervousness, wondering that if they found each other would they recognize how they seemed to be perfect for each other? Would they be willing to throw caution to the wind?This is the perfect book to kick back and relax with – have a glass of wine or a cup of tea. Lose yourself in the story. You will be glad you did. I received a copy of “The Red Notebook” from its Gallic Books, via GoodReads’ First Reads program.
Rating: 5Nothing earth-shatteringly original here, but a very charming and G-rated love story that would make a really charming movie.
Rating: 3