The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery is French fiction that leaned heavily into personal philosophy. The story alternates between two characters: Renée, a middle-aged concierge of an apartment and Paloma, a 12-year old resident who has pledged to kill herself on her 13th birthday. These 2 characters have rich inner lives but show […]
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