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Little | Edward Carey
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OutAndAbout
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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A highly fictionalized account of Madame Tussaud‘s life including an interesting take on the French Revolution. The writing style was interesting. It felt like reading a fable. The author is a playwright and YA author so that‘s likely why. Interesting characters, including some villains and a lot of people that are neither good nor bad. I recommend for anyone interested in wax figures, the French Revolution or just looking for something quirky.

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Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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L‘odeur de la cire chauffée m‘a transporté dans l‘univers de Petite dont la vie s‘est forgée par ses capacités à utiliser cette matière. Je me suis prise au jeu d‘imaginer la trame sonore de ses liens affectifs. Celui avec Marta, c‘est Wooden arms de Patrick Watson qui le supporte et avec Edmond, c‘est Instant crush de Daft Punk qui s‘est imposé. Pour cette dernière, j‘ai été influencée par mon souvenir du vidéoclip qui m‘a ramené à la cire.

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Wooden arms de Patrick Watson : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81rlJ8g-FX4
Instant crush de Daft Punk : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5uQMwRMHcs
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ChaoticMissAdventures
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What an interesting read! I am unsure how much of this book is based on fact, not knowing much about Madame Trussauds. The book itself is a bit macabre with interesting sketches throughout making it highly original. I was engrossed throughout with Little and what trials and hopefully luck she would encounter.

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nichollinlove
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Little is dark, interesting, informative, strange. It is flavored "sad" with a hint of "sweet" here and there. Marie grows up during the French Revolution and there is a lot of hardship there, but sweet Marie is used to that, and she moves forward quietly and diligently.

This is one of those stories that maybe a few years after reading, you don't remember all the details, but you do remember all the ways it made you feel.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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SkeletonKey
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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I haven‘t been completely sucked into a fiction book in a while but yesterday I couldn‘t stop reading this one. Illustrations, humor, and oddities galore.

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Smarkies
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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Thank you @erzascarletbookgasm for this #jolabokaflodswap 🤗🤗
Love the chocolate choice too!
Thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organising this swap.

Cathythoughts So lovely 🥰 3y
erzascarletbookgasm Enjoy 😉. Merry Christmas! 🎄💕 3y
Smarkies @erzascarletbookgasm thanks Jessie! Same to you and your family! 3y
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IamIamIam
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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Mehso-so

I got so bored by the end but this fictionalized account of Madam Tussaud's life wasn't awful. The writing style was quite disjointed and awkward, also extremely repetitive which has been one of my biggest complaints lately! I'd have been more interested in a biography, honestly. At the very least, it's off my Kindle TBR... #mountTBR

IamIamIam @Birdsong28 Thanks so much! I stacked it! 3y
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IamIamIam
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9% left and I'm totally struggling to finish... I liked the story but it's just moved so far left of center and the language just gets more confusing as it goes on. 🙄

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Frankies.space
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
Mehso-so

Story of Marie Grosholtz who is Madame Tussaud. She serves at Versailles and is imprisoned during Paris revolution. Super dark and weird but great.

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AnneCecilie
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December 24 (reading ahead since I won‘t read tomorrow): A Portrait of an Unnamed Man, spoken by the people who love to the side of us and mostly under the ground by Edward Carey. Story published in Corriere Della Sera

A village finds a man who can‘t remember his name and he won‘t name himself.

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Tashreads
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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Mehso-so

A largely fictionalized account of the early life of Madam Tussauds, her experience in Paris , Versailles and a tumultuous ride through the French Revolution. ⁣

This was on my most anticipated list of 2018, and I think it fell victim to my unrealistic high expectations. Has that ever happened to you? Which book could never live up to your expectations? ⁣

CaitlinR I enjoyed Little, but I know what you mean about high expectations. 4y
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Litsi
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Mehso-so

I have the sense that this leaves a lot out. For ex, there is reason to believe that she bribed people to get to the famous dead heads & there is a bit of weirdness in her - neither of which is addressed. If you like the time period or “against the odds” biographies, this could be a book for you. Pacing and balance were slightly off. It was also confusing in some places. Although I won‘t forget this book, I can‘t quite get to a pick.

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Tashreads
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#Pileofshame
Every year I attempt to whittle down my enormous tbr by challenging myself to read 25 books that I already own (chosen through various criteria). This is what remains of 2020‘s challenge. Which book should I prioritise? ⁣

It‘s interesting to note that I‘ve read 76 books so far this year - and yet these 8 still remain 🤦‍♀️ #moodreader

ImperfectCJ If it's of any help, I loved Disappearing Earth. One of my favorite reads of the year so far. 4y
CarolynM I liked Ransom, didn't like Sweet Tooth 4y
Kalalalatja Laini Taylor!!! 4y
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Dramatictara
Little | Edward Carey
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Started this jewel! This fictional yet historical novel gives us an idea of Madame Tussaud‘s life. Very interesting 🧐

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LiteraryLona
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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I loved this book!! I immediately ordered his Observatory Mansions (and hate it so far). Bummer there. But Little was great!

Bookish_B I loved this one too! 5y
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Hooked_on_books
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Mehso-so

Little is a historical fiction following the life of the girl then woman who would become Madame Tussaud. I am curious how closely this hews to her reality. It was fine but I was never entirely taken in by it. I felt like if I stopped in the middle and forgot to keep listening it would have been fine.

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Nitpickyabouttrains
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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A woman lives a tough life which brings her into the sphere of many interesting people. Historical fiction about how a small life can effect change.

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Birdsong28
Little | Edward Carey
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#covercrush #7covers7days Day 3

@abbsinwonderland Do you want to play? 😘 📚 📖

Tanisha_A 👌! 5y
julesG I need this, just because of the cover. 5y
abbsinwonderland Omg. I need this literally just for that cover 😍😍😍😍 5y
abbsinwonderland I‘ll start playing tomorrow! I‘m already at work 😒 5y
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LeahBergen
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@Cinfhen , it‘s here!! My new favourite bookmark!! And a book I‘ve been coveting and a lovely card from YOU.

😘😘😘 Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😘😘😘

(This was so speedy that I don‘t have yours in the mail yet! 😆)

erzascarletbookgasm 😍👏 I love that bookmark too! 5y
Cinfhen You‘re gonna love this strange book xx and it was gifted to me from @TrishB so it‘s extra loved ❣️❣️❣️Enjoy 5y
LeahBergen @Cinfhen I‘m sure I will (and thanks to @TrishB ! 😘). I‘ll have to keep it circulating when I (eventually 🙄) get to it. I‘m going to send a book to you that I plucked from my shelves but have yet to read. I think it sounds like a good one; if you enjoy it, I‘ll just buy it again. 😆 Thanks again, my friend! 😘😘 5y
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LeahBergen @erzascarletbookgasm Isn‘t it wonderful? 😍 5y
Cinfhen Leah, it‘s SO NOT NECESSARY!!! Read your book first and if you think I‘ll like it, THEN I‘ll be thrilled to receive it. I honestly don‘t need anything in return xx 😘 5y
TrishB Cool 😁 so good to see it on its travels. It is a strange, quirky read. 5y
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Birdsong28
Little | Edward Carey
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Very good. Love the writing style and how it makes it such a atmospheric book. Very well researched and it makes all the difference. Recommended

#GallicBooks

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ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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Loved this book!
Loosely based on the life of Madame Tussaud.
Nicknamed “Little,” Marie learns wax-working from her guardian, then becomes involved in casting heads of murderers, villains, and those gruesomely killed during the French Revolution.
I loved every page - Edward Carey has a succinct, intelligent writing style.
The illustrations throughout were a fun addition, also.

TrishB I thought this was a good read too 👍🏻 5y
batsy Great review! I'm not sure why, I've been a bit wary of this book because I thought it would be too "quirky", but it sounds intriguing ? 5y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @batsy thanks! Oh, it‘s quirky, but it really appealed to me! 5y
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ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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I‘ve been looking forward to this one for a while!
Quite a beginning!

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Birdsong28
Little | Edward Carey
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Sorry to ruin this for anyone who has read it or is about to but is it just me or does Marie's toy Marta remind you of Forky from Toy Story 4 !?😂

#litsyhumour

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ralexist
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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Madame Tussaud. A name that is not unfamiliar but most only know her legacy and not her beginning. "Little" focuses on that beginning, and takes you through the many years and people that influenced Marie's life and helped make her who she became. Told through her eyes, the writing can be dark and is unsentimental in its treatment. There's a lack of judgement of the characters which adds to a stark reality throughout.

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Cinfhen
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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This is a reimagining of Anne Marie Grosholtz‘s life, better known as Madame Tussaud. If only a fraction of what I read is true than Anne Marie led quite a colorful life. Orphaned by age 5, she is left in the care of an eccentric doctor who is obsessed with recreating life forms from wax molds. Learning the craft exposes Anne Marie, affectionately called Little, to all sorts of infamous French citizens including Marie Antoinette & Napoleon. 👇🏼

Cinfhen Supremely strange and beyond bizarre but just quirky enough to be engaging. Thanks @TrishB for the book!! 🥰 (edited) 5y
TrishB Quirky is definitely the word I‘d use too! You‘re on a roll at the moment 👍🏻❤️ 5y
Kalalalatja Great review! 5y
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LeahBergen I‘ll be needing this one! 👍🏻 5y
jenniferw88 I know it's a chunkster but can thoroughly recommend this book which is also about her but with less magical realism 5y
Cinfhen Thanks for the recommendation @jenniferw88 🥰 5y
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Cinfhen
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This book is truly wacky pants, but I‘m digging little Marie and her glorious sketches♥️

TrishB It was definitely banana pants! 5y
Cinfhen I wonder how much was true @TrishB 5y
TrishB Some of it was factual - well, according to Wikipedia! But definite embellishment. 5y
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Cinfhen Did she really sleep inside cupboard at Versailles ???? @TrishB 5y
TrishB The Versailles bit is one of the bits with no evidence, sadly! 5y
auntie_jenn i saw him in conversation with @Liberty at my local indy. he had more sketches that he had to cut. 5y
Cinfhen He most have been a real hoot to listen to @auntie_jenn !!!!!! Did he actually do the drawings himself??? He‘s super talented. Darn @TrishB I LOVED that bit!! But did she “work” as a tutor/ mentor for Princess Elisabeth???? I‘m gonna have to go down that Google rabbit hole and do some investigating!!! 5y
auntie_jenn yes, he did all the sketches! 5y
Cinfhen Impressive!!!!!! @auntie_jenn 🙌🏻❤️ 5y
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Cinfhen
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I‘m feeling this book...thanks for gifting it to me @TrishB ❤️ Seeing lots of reviews calling it quirky and odd - totally my #BuzzWords and Margaret Atwood called it an “eccentric charmer” #Sold 🙌🏻❣️

TrishB I loved its eccentricity 💕 5y
Bookzombie Carey was at our book festival this year and he is highly entertaining in person. I have this on my on my library stack to read, but have put Atwood ahead of him for month. Plus I‘m not getting in a lot print books right now. I hope you enjoy it! 5y
Cinfhen I‘ll let u know how it goes @Bookzombie ❣️ 5y
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TrishB It‘s definitely an odd little read 😁 but I enjoyed it! 5y
Kalalalatja I‘ll look forward to your review! 5y
LeahBergen I want to read this one, too! 👍🏻 5y
Tex2Flo Odd? One of my favorite words! 5y
Cinfhen I haven‘t gotten very far @Tex2Flo @LeahBergen @Kalalalatja @TrishB but so far I‘m intrigued. I love the first person narration ~ little Marie is gloriously strange 😁 5y
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Gina
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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Currently listening to this historical fiction about Madame Tussard.

I'm in sin city with my mama and this morning they reported on the news that there is a new wax figure of Drake at... Madame Tussards... FRRRRREEKY!

CaitlinR I adored this novel. 5y
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Bookish_B
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This is... a really strange, quirky book. It's deliciously well written but not exactly plot driven. If you like something that moves quickly this will not be for you. Before I started it two people told me they found it boring so I prepared to find it boring too but I actually really enjoyed it! I can see how some would find it slow but I did not. And now I find myself googling all kinds of stuff about Madame Tussaud and her wax figures.

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beaconhillbooks
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Loved it all hook and sinker. Wry, witty and historical.

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TrishB
Little: A Novel | Edward Carey
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What a strange book....I think I liked it because I couldn‘t put it down and really wanted to know what happened. I‘ve been googling Madam Tussaud and a lot of things in the book are definitely for the novels benefit and not necessarily backed up by facts. Saying that it was a fascinating, weird read.
My interest was piqued yesterday Cindy and Cathy! I can see how this wouldn‘t be for everyone.

Cathythoughts I‘m so glad you like it ! I can‘t believe you have it done & dusted.... you are a humdinger of a reader 😘 5y
LeahBergen I‘ve been wanting to read this one. 👍🏻 5y
AceOnRoam Yes to all that, I thought it was great. 5y
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TrishB @Cathythoughts 👍🏻 I was up before 8 this morning and said I was going to read until someone else got up. Nobody got up until 11.15 😁 I‘d read most of it by then. Sunday is my go to read day most weeks. 5y
TrishB @LeahBergen I think it will appeal to you 👍🏻 5y
TrishB @AceOnRoam 👍🏻 a strange little read! 5y
Cathythoughts That‘s very impressive 👍🏻♥️ My present book is 592 long pages .. started last night ... expect to finish in a little over a week ... 🐌 🙈🤞🏻 5y
TrishB @Cathythoughts everyone reads at different speeds. I never knew I read fast until secondary school really and then no one ever wanted to share with me!! 5y
Cinfhen You really are a HUMDINGER of a reader ❤️ 5y
TrishB @Cinfhen @Cathythoughts definitely using that next time I have to do an icebreaker! 5y
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TrishB
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#littlestthings #maymoviemagic
I have the book on my tbr but it‘s in the spare room and my son‘s b.f is staying whilst he does some research at a specialist library in town for his masters dissertation so I can‘t go in and take a photo at the moment!

RohitSawant Nice pick! 🖤 5y
BooknerdsLife Awww I have this in my TBR too! 🤗💙 5y
Cathythoughts Yes perfect pick 👍🏻♥️I wasn‘t a big fan of the book but I know mine is the unpopular here 5y
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arlenefinnigan Ooh which library? One of the university ones? 5y
TrishB @BooknerdsLife so many books! 5y
TrishB @Cathythoughts I‘ll get to it eventually! 5y
TrishB @arlenefinnigan yesterday he went to some people‘s library in Manchester , todays he‘s going to the university special collections and some one News from Nowhere has got him some original stuff. He‘s doing the commercialisation of Pride, it‘s interesting stuff! (edited) 5y
suzie.reads I got given this by someone in work, just because they said I'd like the cover. I have no idea what it's about 😂 5y
gradcat I love this post, & regrettably, I can‘t say why—I‘m just not sure why it appeals to me, but it does! 😂♥️👍 5y
Birdsong28 If he is Manchester tell him to go to the People's History Museum. It's a social history museum and they have a great section on the gay community and it's history https://phm.org.uk/ @TrishB 5y
Birdsong28 Also they have a great suffragette section for you @TrishB 5y
Cinfhen I‘m really eager to read this book!!! I didn‘t know you read it @Cathythoughts ... what about it didn‘t work for you??? I haven‘t seen many reviews on Litsy for this book. 5y
Cathythoughts @Cinfhen I found it very touching at times , but unusual & strange ( not in the way I like ) I‘m not usually squeamish in books , but I was in this one 🤷🏻‍♀️ a little unsettling.... 5y
TrishB @suzie.reads me neither! 5y
TrishB @Birdsong28 that‘s where he was yesterday 👍🏻 5y
TrishB @Cinfhen @Cathythoughts I‘m really interested to read now!! (edited) 5y
Cinfhen I was going to say “squeamish” is a buzz word for Trish @Cathythoughts 😂😂 5y
Cathythoughts I look forward to hearing what you think about it now 👍🏻👏🏻 5y
TrishB @Cinfhen I was trying to keep that quiet 😂😂 5y
Cinfhen Oppps!! 🤭🤭😜 5y
arlenefinnigan @TrishB ooh that sounds really interesting. 5y
TrishB @arlenefinnigan it was most definitely interesting! 5y
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Expandingbookshelf
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Oh dear...

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Expandingbookshelf
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I am completely charmed by this weird book. It‘s billed as historical fiction about the woman who would become Madame Tussaud, but it‘s more like Forest Gump goes to Revolutionary France...but in a good way?

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Callsie
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This is so much fun! Don‘t know much about Madame Tussaud but a great imagining of what her life may have been like, with creepy/funny illustrations by the author. At the ‘blood on the streets‘ part of the novel. Headed back there now 😜

Becker I agree. A fun book. 6y
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Krose1
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Panpan

I saw this book on more than a few lists of books to read, so was excited when I saw it at the library, but I was really disappointed. It‘s fine, but not something I‘d recommend.

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Sapphire
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I enjoyed the story. Brought back memories of our trip to Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam

Bookish_B This sounds really good. I'll have to add it to my list! 👍🏼 6y
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Rcoco
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Wonderfully different.

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Ashley_Nicoletto
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Living my best Saturday life.

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Owlizabeth
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I am still surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Historical fiction is generally not my jam, but Little as a narrator was so interesting, with such a unique voice, I just couldn‘t stop reading. The story goes from Switzerland to Paris to Versailles to the Revolution and beyond and it was weird and lovely and grimy and filled with heartache. Do recommend. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Ashley_Nicoletto I‘m reading this now and it‘s so strange. I think I‘m in love with it. 6y
Owlizabeth @Ashley_Nicoletto I was hooked from the beginning but my love was a surprise. 6y
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Owlizabeth
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I‘m hoping to finish this one today, which is why I‘m ignoring my schoolwork to read it!

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Ashley_Nicoletto
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I‘m thinking this might end the reading slump. I‘m only on chapter 6 and what a weird book.

Splurged on this donut this morning and I couldn‘t even wait to try it after the photo. 🤣🤣

Reviewsbylola 🤞🏻🤞🏻 this does the trick! 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I‘ve been wanting to get to this one soon. It does sound weird! 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled So strange. There are even these weird little drawings in the book and the immediately drew my interest. 6y
Becker I agree, this is a weird little book. I enjoyed it for the most part but it‘s hard to figure out exactly what kind of book it is. You just have to go along for the ride. 6y
KirstieE The golden trio right there 📖☕️🍩 6y
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jenniferw88
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Won't say too much as this is for #lmpbc but I enjoyed this book and will get a copy for myself.

Photo taken Easter 2013 when we went to Paris whilst I was studying my MA (when I did a module on the revolution and it's literature). It was very cold & we need to go back when it's warmer!

4 1/2 🌟 @Moray_Reads @Lel2403 @Cathythoughts

TrishB Have this on my pile 👍🏻 6y
TheBookStacker This is in my TBR just haven‘t gotten around to it yet. Hopefully soon, it‘s been getting great reviews from you and others! 6y
ScorpioBookDreams I got this for Christmas and it sounds so interesting. 6y
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IamIamIam Paris looks so wonderful! What was your favorite part? 6y
jenniferw88 @Birdsong28 that's exactly what I am doing - started last night almost immediately after I finished Little! 😂 6y
jenniferw88 @IamIamIam It was a while ago now, but actually it was probably coming home - it was too cold! 😂 The tour bus was good if I remember! 6y
IamIamIam @jenniferw88 Haha, that can be quite a problem!!! Hope you get back soon!! 6y
jenniferw88 @IamIamIam the holiday was in 2013!!! Definitely back now! 6y
ApplesandSpindles Edward Carey is a local (Austin) author and our central library had a fantastic exhibit of the art he made in conjunction with this novel. 6y
Lel2403 😊 6y
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jenniferw88
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@Moray_Reads I think there's going to be a lot of notes from me in this book for #lmpbc as it's set in the period my MA is in!

I can't believe it's the last book already for this round 🙁 but I'm also looking forward to reading all the notes in my book! 😊

Tanisha_A Great photograph! 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Want to get to this one soon!! 6y
Moray_Reads I hope you're enjoying it, I thought it was a delight x 6y
jenniferw88 @Moray_Reads I did enjoy it thanks (4 1/2 🌟), but I prefer this one - some of the events in Little just felt a little contrived. 6y
Moray_Reads @jenniferw88 I'll keep my eye out for this one. I loved Little but it definitely had a magical realism feeling to it, I'd like to read more about Madame Tussaud 6y
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Augustdana
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The ice has all melted, I have emerged from the two snow days we had somehow struggling to finish this book before it goes back to the library. I feel guilty reading when I should be packing.

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Owlizabeth
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I just started this one while avoiding the #SOTU and am absolutely delighted and taken in by Marie‘s story so far.

JamieArc This is one of the books I‘m most anticipating reading this year! 6y
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Augustdana
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Attempting. Watching hockey.

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Owlizabeth
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Today‘s #libraryhaul. As always, I‘m excited for all of these, hopefully I‘ll be able to read everything I‘ve got checked out...

TheLibrarian Great haul! 6y
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