Marianne, stuck in a loveless marriage, decides she wants to end her life. Fate has another plan. She survives her jump from the Pont Neuf and into the River Seine.
Like life. It comes, and when it’s time is up, it goes. Like happiness. Everything has its own time. From The Little French Bistro
From there and to flee from her unhappiness, she travels to Kerdruc in Brittany. While there, she meets a delightful set of unique characters. With so many characters, I was somewhat lost in this story. But, as Marianne settled into her new home, I found comfort as well. The characters, such as Sidonie, Genevieve, Paul, Yann encourage Marianne to grow and reflect on her own unhappy life. With that said, many characters are not fully explained. We learn of her eccentric friends but I never really care for one or revile another. They are not fully developed.
If you enjoy romantic comedies, are a foodie, and/or a traveler, then this book will keep you entertained. Pull up a chair and pour a glass of wine. Savor.
Librarian a la mode 