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Book Review of The Paris Wife

The Paris Wife
The Paris Wife
Author: Paula McLain
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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I was pleasantly surprised at how good this book is. Being fairly knowledgeable about Hemingway's life in Paris, I was afraid it would be fiction loosely based on known facts. On the contrary, it is a well researched historical novel that only adds clarity to the well known events. It was also poignant and intelligent about the highs and lows of love and relationships. It actually brought me to tears at some points, and I am far from being a romantic. Highly recommended book.