A review by natreadthat
The Girl Who Reads on the Métro by Christine Féret-Fleury

sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Juliette lives a safe albeit boring life. She grew up with put together parents, got her degree, and now works at a real estate office. On the metro to and from work she watches those around her read books day after day, creating stories about them in her head. Until one day she finds herself on a different route to work. 

It’s quite obvious that the author loves all things literature, books, and reading. She did a good job showing how cozy it can be to be a book lover. Unfortunately, I spent a good portion of this book confused about what was actually happening. I wish the ending had been expanded on, that’s when I really started to enjoy the book. I think I enjoyed the idea of the plot, but not the actual story. Perhaps a bit was lost in translation. 

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