The House in Paris
8 journalers for this copy...
1001 Book - TBR (this was a Christmas gift!)
Amazon Editorial Review:
When eleven-year-old Henrietta arrives at the Fishers’ well-appointed house in Paris, she is prepared to spend her day between trains looked after by an old friend of her grandmother’s. Henrietta longs to see a few sights in the foreign city; little does she know what fascinating secrets the Fisher house itself contains.
For Henrietta finds that her visit coincides with that of Leopold, an intense child who has come to Paris to be introduced to the mother he has never known. In the course of a single day, the relations between Leopold, Henrietta’s agitated hostess Naomi Fisher, Leopold’s mysterious mother, his dead father, and the dying matriarch in bed upstairs, come to light slowly and tantalizingly. And when Henrietta leaves the house that evening, it is in possession of the kind of grave knowledge usually reserved only for adults. One of Elizabeth Bowen’s most artful and psychologically acute novels, The House in Paris is a timeless masterpiece of nuance and atmosphere, and represents the very best of Bowen’s celebrated oeuvre.
Amazon Editorial Review:
When eleven-year-old Henrietta arrives at the Fishers’ well-appointed house in Paris, she is prepared to spend her day between trains looked after by an old friend of her grandmother’s. Henrietta longs to see a few sights in the foreign city; little does she know what fascinating secrets the Fisher house itself contains.
For Henrietta finds that her visit coincides with that of Leopold, an intense child who has come to Paris to be introduced to the mother he has never known. In the course of a single day, the relations between Leopold, Henrietta’s agitated hostess Naomi Fisher, Leopold’s mysterious mother, his dead father, and the dying matriarch in bed upstairs, come to light slowly and tantalizingly. And when Henrietta leaves the house that evening, it is in possession of the kind of grave knowledge usually reserved only for adults. One of Elizabeth Bowen’s most artful and psychologically acute novels, The House in Paris is a timeless masterpiece of nuance and atmosphere, and represents the very best of Bowen’s celebrated oeuvre.
Wow! Between this book and Jane Eyre (which I am currently reading 10 pages a night), I am beginning to think that some of the books on the 1001 list are actually good! I really enjoyed this one. Great story that flashes back between past and present. Seems scandalous for the times. But, great read. Would recommend.
Will pass this on shortly to another reader of the 1001 books.
Will pass this on shortly to another reader of the 1001 books.
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releasing to fellow bookcrosser
releasing to fellow bookcrosser
Started it this AM and so far am enjoying it.
I really enjoyed this one. I like how it flashed from the past to the present. That usually bugs me but it worked for this book. I like her writing style and can't wait to read more by her. I agree w/ ChiBoiler... it seems a bit naughty. I was very pleased w/ this 1001 book.
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Off to ChiBoiler...
Off to ChiBoiler...
back in my possession
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
releasing to a fellow bookcrossing member
releasing to a fellow bookcrossing member
back in my possession
Starting an international bookray..
1. davemurray101 (AUS) - int'l
2. cat207 (AUS) - int'l
3. Dancesports (AUS) - int'l
4. chich (Spain) - int'l
5. sarabe1 (Sweden) - int'l
6. shovelmonkey1 (UK) - prefers EU
7. Libera13 (Portugal) - prefers EU, will ship int'l
8. Lucy-Lemon (UK) - prefers UK
1. davemurray101 (AUS) - int'l
2. cat207 (AUS) - int'l
3. Dancesports (AUS) - int'l
4. chich (Spain) - int'l
5. sarabe1 (Sweden) - int'l
6. shovelmonkey1 (UK) - prefers EU
7. Libera13 (Portugal) - prefers EU, will ship int'l
8. Lucy-Lemon (UK) - prefers UK
Starting this book on it's journey. happy reading!
Journal Entry 12 by davemurray101 at Valentine, New South Wales Australia on Friday, December 3, 2010
Just received in the post today. Thanks to Chiboiler for the bookray and I hope all future readers enjoy it too.
Journal Entry 13 by davemurray101 at Valentine, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, December 9, 2010
Not sure what to make of this one. Wasn't really that gripping. The House in Paris is going on my list of read agains in future. Posting to Cat207 in the morning.
Journal Entry 14 by davemurray101 at Newcastle, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, December 9, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (12/9/2010 UTC) at Newcastle, New South Wales Australia
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Posted to Cat207 with a couple of other books.
Picked up from the post office today - along with two other books. Thanks Dave.
Perfect for a lazy Sunday. For a while there I thought Karen was going to be 'compromised' by the touch of a hand only!
Will get this into the mail to Dancesports after the long weekend.
Will get this into the mail to Dancesports after the long weekend.
Thanks Cat207 book has arrived safely. I have a few bookrings in front but will read as soon as poss.
Oh gosh - it took me longer to get to this one than I intended. A beautiful book, will be moving on as soon as the next address arrives.
Journal Entry 19 by Dancesports at bookcrosser, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, May 20, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (5/19/2011 UTC) at bookcrosser, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to Spain
Journal Entry 20 by chich at Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Friday, May 27, 2011
Book received today, many thanks for passing it on Dancesports and thanks for hosting ChiBoiler! :)
Journal Entry 21 by chich at Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Unlike ChiBoiler, I seem to be having a hard time reading 1001 Books. This one was no exception unfortunately:( I didn't like Bowen's writing at all and really struggled to finish the book.
Thanks for sharing anyway ChiBoiler!
I'll pass the book on to sarabe1 as soon as I have an address.
Thanks for sharing anyway ChiBoiler!
I'll pass the book on to sarabe1 as soon as I have an address.
Released 12 yrs ago (6/25/2011 UTC) at Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Sent to sarabe1 today, enjoy! :)
Journal Entry 23 by sarabe1 at -- By post or by hand/ in person, RABCK , bookring/ray, Stockholm Sweden on Friday, July 1, 2011
Thank you! Will get to it this weekend!
