The Paris Novel

De: Ruth Reichl

Narrado por: Kiiri Sandy

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “mouthwatering” (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris—from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious!

“An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a perfect meal in the world’s most magical city, I never wanted this sublime novel to end.”—Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of Good Company

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Saveur, Food & Wine, Bookreporter, The Charlotte Observer

Stella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life?

When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading “Go to Paris.” Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. But when her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother’s last wishes.

Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store, where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and for the first time in her life Stella does something impulsive. She buys the dress—and embarks on an adventure.

Her first stop: the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, where Stella tastes her first oysters and then meets an octogenarian art collector who decides to take her under his wing. As Jules introduces Stella to a veritable who’s who of the Paris literary, art, and culinary worlds, she begins to understand what it might mean to live a larger life.

As weeks—and many decadent meals—go by, Stella ends up living as a “tumbleweed” at famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, uncovers a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may be connected to her past. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living deliciously, taking chances, and finding your true home.

©2024 Ruth Reichl (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Reichl['s] . . . writing reads like a dish you want to savor, slowly chewing each perfectly chosen word as she describes the distinct experience of eating ortolan for the first time or sipping a red wine that tastes like ‘liquid rubies.’”—Eater

“A delicious feast for the senses, taking the reader on an enchanting journey through the city of love, and following Stella’s adventure into a bolder, more beautiful life.”—Oprah Daily

“[E]nticing . . . Reichl keeps the wine—and mouthwatering prose—flowing. . . . When a waiter drops an extra dessert on the table, better not send it back to the kitchen.”—The New York Times

Marvelous read

I adored this amazing book! So completely charming with all of the best of Paris ….the delicious unique food, art, fashion and architecture 🩷 I’m reading it again right now 📕

A Delicious Read

The title says it all: The story was delicious and entertaining. Definitely mouth watering and a great visit to Paris.

The French food and culture will left me hungry for more

I enjoyed this book so much. And appreciated it even more when I Read the afterward from the author. Many of the things are based on true people and experiences, which just enhanced the book for me. I highly recommend this book as Iliked it so much.

Ruth's personal and historyical history of late 20th century culinary art is unique

The plot was pretty predictable, but it was so charming that it didn't matter.

Engaging

I thoroughly enjoyed the story but especially loved the presentation.. Hearing the French mixed with the English completely brought it to life for me.

Scape into the heart of the City of Light

4/5 Stars

Her vivid descriptions of Paris and its food scene make you feel like you’re right there, wandering the streets or savoring a perfect croissant. The story is engaging, with characters you can root for and moments that tug at your heart.

While the plot sometimes drifts, the charm of the writing and the immersive setting more than make up for it. It’s a great pick for anyone who loves Paris, food, or a good story about self-discovery.

Delightful!!!

What a wonderful book. Full of imagination, flavors, fragrances, and wonderful stories!!!!The people in the book, I would love to meet and share a meal with.

Time to book a trip

A delightful journey for the senses, some familiar reminders of cuisine and art, some new and intriguing introductions. Booking a flat and checking flight options now…

Really well done

The audiobook is so well done. The narrator pronounces French words correctly, and I think that makes the story so much more real and romantic. I enjoyed this story— descriptions of food and fashion and France, what’s not to like!

Good story, not so good reader

The story was entertaining. Takes you to Paris’ many delightful neighborhoods.. The food and wine descriptions transport you to wonderful French restaurants in Paris and around France. The discussions about art, writers and the Shakespeare Company were entertaining and enlightening. But the reader is too breathy and frequently injects unnecessary anxiety into the text with her tone. I wish she read more naturally how people actually speak.