Book Discussion: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
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Book Discussion
One of the great novels of our time
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Feb 17, 2010 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM |
| Where | East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA |
| Contact Name | jlarmbruster@dmpl.org |
| Contact Phone | 515-283-4152 |
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Open to all adults |
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Join in a discussion of The Elegance of the Hedgehog by the French novelist and professor of philosophy, Muriel Barbery. The book takes place in an exclusive apartment building in Paris and is a character study of three main characters--Paloma, a precocious 12 year old, Renee, the concierge, poor but very intelligent, and their mutual friend, Monsieur Ozu, a mysterious, wealthy Japanese man. Treats provided.
