Lynnie
women's fiction, novella, short story collection
From Goodreads: "Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away to anywhere before. Everyone knows travelling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their romantic mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone including herself wrong."
Amy's Review
What fun! This book contains a novella and several short stories. Some of these stories contain hints of Moyes' novels that I’ve read. I can imagine that several of these ideas were considered for inclusion in her novels and discarded. Of course, the main novella, Paris for One, is my favorite in the book. But, they were all enjoyable. This story collection is about people who have something missing in their lives. All but one of the stories end happily or, at least, hopefully--the main characters having gained beneficial wisdom or perspective. The characters and situations are instantly knowable and realistic despite the short length of the stories. I could have kept reading more of them. It’s a quick read that I would recommend to anyone looking for a little boost of spirit. And, certainly, if you’re a Jojo Moyes fan, don’t miss it.
Lynnie's Review
Like most of Jojo Moyes work, Paris for One is absolutely charming. The first half of the book is the titular novella, which is a cute, happy story that put a smile on my face. The back half is a handful of short stories and each one is unique but with the main theme of women in love. A great little book for a weekend or to read at a beach.
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