I selected this book because I love Paris, although I have never actually been there despite several European trips. I didn’t hold out much hope for this ebook, though, because I bought it on a sale. Many times I am disappointed by such books. However, once I read the first page I was hooked. I felt like I was on the street myself, I feel that I know the merchants. The writing is captivating — what a treat today.

As a longtime part time resident of France and a frequent visitor to Paris I was enchanted with this book. For me it evoked life in the village where I live,as well as bringing to life a real "ordinary " neighborhood in Paris.