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Book Review of The Elegance of the Hedgehog

The Elegance of the Hedgehog
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Helpful Score: 4


Wow. This is one beautiful, lyrical, deep, moving book. I liked it quite a bit at first, hit a rough patch that seemed too well-crafted, then hit a spot that turned it to page-turning amazing. I found the point at which the logic for the book title becomes clear was pivotal. There are so many quotable lines, some of which practically took my breath away. I understand those who found it to drag or be a slog at times, but please give this book a chance. It's one of the few I'll be keeping and re-reading. Magical.