![]() ![]() ![]() But unknown to them both, the sudden death of one of their privileged neighbours will dramatically alter their lives forever.īy turns moving and hilarious, this unusual and insightful novel is now an international publishing sensation, with sales of over 10 million copies. Meanwhile, several floors up, twelve-year-old Paloma Josse is determined to avoid the pampered and vacuous future laid out for her, and decides to end her life on her thirteenth birthday. The hedgehog of the title is Renée Michel, a 54-year-old widow who is concierge of a swanky Parisian apartment block. Beneath this conventional facade she is passionate about culture and the arts, and more knowledgeable in many ways than her self-important employers. ![]() Down in her lodge, apart from weekly visits by her one friend Manuela, Rene lives with only her cat for company. To the residents she is honest, reliable and uncultivated - an ideal concierge. But beneath this facade lies the real Rene: passionate about culture and the arts, and more knowledgeable in many ways than her employers with their outwardly successful but emotionally void lives. The Elegance of the Hedgehog: A Deeper Look 4,893 views Welcome to my first book review Open Description Open Description 95 Dislike Share Save Novel Thoughts 263 subscribers. She maintains a carefully constructed persona as someone uncultivated but reliable, in keeping with what she feels a concierge should be. Rene is the concierge of a grand Parisian apartment building. ![]()
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