The Elegance of the Hedgehog
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Summary
Renée Michel, a concierge in an upscale Parisian apartment building, conceals her intellect and love for art to fit the stereotypes of her profession. Paloma Josse, a twelve-year-old girl from a wealthy family, finds life meaningless and plans to end her life on her thirteenth birthday. The fates of these two characters intertwine thanks to a new tenant, a Japanese man named Kakuro Ozu, who sees what they hide from the world. Their interactions with him transform their perspectives on life and help them find meaning and beauty in the everyday.
Date of publication: 3 February 2025
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction