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This book was really good! After the first chapter I was completely sucked in. I think this will go on to be a classic, or should be anyway. The heroine is inspiring and realistic, I was actually surprised that the author was a man. He really seems to capture the time period, the whole book has a delicious atmosphere, and all the characters are interesting and surprising.
I really enjoyed this book because it took me by surprise. I had never heard of the author before, but the idea of a modern day career calligrapher was intriguing so I picked it up. What I really ended up enjoying was the witty and intelligent prose. The story is mostly about relationships. However the reason I recommend it is the serious twist at the end, which I didn't see coming at all and made the book for me.
I really enjoyed this book, it gave me some great ideas for my upcoming Paris trip and was very entertaining. Although the author comes off as a strange combination of dirty old man and sweet family man, its clear he really loves Paris and has lead an interesting life there.
I usually don't like christian fiction because it is too preachy, but I picked this up because it was by a Portland author. I really loved it! The characters lived and visited some of my favorite places in Portland and the story had a really simple sweetness about it. Sarah is easy to like and sympathize with and the romance was nice and tastefully done. Would recommend.
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Emily Lehman, January 16, 2012
This book was really good! After the first chapter I was completely sucked in. I think this will go on to be a classic, or should be anyway. The heroine is inspiring and realistic, I was actually surprised that the author was a man. He really seems to capture the time period, the whole book has a delicious atmosphere, and all the characters are interesting and surprising.Calligrapher by Edward Docx
Emily Lehman, January 1, 2012
I really enjoyed this book because it took me by surprise. I had never heard of the author before, but the idea of a modern day career calligrapher was intriguing so I picked it up. What I really ended up enjoying was the witty and intelligent prose. The story is mostly about relationships. However the reason I recommend it is the serious twist at the end, which I didn't see coming at all and made the book for me.The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris by John Baxter
Emily Lehman, September 1, 2011
I really enjoyed this book, it gave me some great ideas for my upcoming Paris trip and was very entertaining. Although the author comes off as a strange combination of dirty old man and sweet family man, its clear he really loves Paris and has lead an interesting life there.Simply Sara (Plain and Simple) by Hillary Manton Lodge
Emily Lehman, December 19, 2010
I usually don't like christian fiction because it is too preachy, but I picked this up because it was by a Portland author. I really loved it! The characters lived and visited some of my favorite places in Portland and the story had a really simple sweetness about it. Sarah is easy to like and sympathize with and the romance was nice and tastefully done. Would recommend.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
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Emily Lehman, July 15, 2010
Wow! What a great read! In fact, I could read it over and over and over again.(4 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
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