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Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1)
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bookshelves: 2010, favourites, realistic-fiction, romance-awww, swoon-worthy-read
Jul 02, 2010
bookshelves: 2010, favourites, realistic-fiction, romance-awww, swoon-worthy-read
Favourite Quote: "So what do I wish for? Something I'm not sure I want? Someone I'm not sure I need? Or someone I know I can't have?"
J'adore ce livre. In English - I love this book. I have been reading one fantastic review after another and trust me Anna and The French Kiss lives up to all the hype. And now I am going to have to insist that every book lover I know read this book because to me it is the perfect love story. Here is why:-
Because like true life the path of love never runs smoothly. Anna and St Claire didn't just instantly get together they had to overcome issues. I find it much more believable when characters work towards their happily ever after. It seems like maybe this could happen to you (apart from the whole living in Paris thing - although that would be nice!)
Anna and St. Claire's romance happens slowly and naturally. It is nice to see a relationship bloom from friendship to a deeper connection. You can see all the little and big reasons (like great hair - just kidding, sort of) why these two fell in love.
Because Perkins included and wrote with perfect detail all the understated moments like accidentally brushing arms or touching legs that helps you really feel the chemistry between these two.
One of his legs rests against mine. Despite the two layers of pants between us, I feel naked and vulnerable. He shifts again and now my entire leg, from calf to thigh rests against him. I smell his hair. Mmm. NO!
Because of the brilliant writing. It is hard to describe but it is like the words just disappear and you are just feeling this story. I am still shocked this is Stephanie Perkins debut novel. The dialogue was suprisingly funny and witty.
I mean, really. Who sends their kid to boarding school? It's so Hogwarts. Only mine doesn't have cute boy wizards or magic candy or flying lessons.
I also didn't expect so much depth to the characters. Anna and St. Claire will capture your heart and you won't want to let go.
So be prepared to fall in love with St Claire and Anna and of course Paris. Je l'ai aimé. LISEZ-LE! (I loved it. READ IT!)
J'adore ce livre. In English - I love this book. I have been reading one fantastic review after another and trust me Anna and The French Kiss lives up to all the hype. And now I am going to have to insist that every book lover I know read this book because to me it is the perfect love story. Here is why:-
Because like true life the path of love never runs smoothly. Anna and St Claire didn't just instantly get together they had to overcome issues. I find it much more believable when characters work towards their happily ever after. It seems like maybe this could happen to you (apart from the whole living in Paris thing - although that would be nice!)
Anna and St. Claire's romance happens slowly and naturally. It is nice to see a relationship bloom from friendship to a deeper connection. You can see all the little and big reasons (like great hair - just kidding, sort of) why these two fell in love.
Because Perkins included and wrote with perfect detail all the understated moments like accidentally brushing arms or touching legs that helps you really feel the chemistry between these two.
One of his legs rests against mine. Despite the two layers of pants between us, I feel naked and vulnerable. He shifts again and now my entire leg, from calf to thigh rests against him. I smell his hair. Mmm. NO!
Because of the brilliant writing. It is hard to describe but it is like the words just disappear and you are just feeling this story. I am still shocked this is Stephanie Perkins debut novel. The dialogue was suprisingly funny and witty.
I mean, really. Who sends their kid to boarding school? It's so Hogwarts. Only mine doesn't have cute boy wizards or magic candy or flying lessons.
I also didn't expect so much depth to the characters. Anna and St. Claire will capture your heart and you won't want to let go.
So be prepared to fall in love with St Claire and Anna and of course Paris. Je l'ai aimé. LISEZ-LE! (I loved it. READ IT!)
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Quotes Nic Liked
“Why is it that the right people never wind up together? Why are people so afraid to leave a relationship, even if they know it's a bad one?”
― Anna and the French Kiss
― Anna and the French Kiss
“So what do I wish for? Something I'm not sure I want? Someone I'm not sure I need? Or someone I know I can't have?”
― Anna and the French Kiss
― Anna and the French Kiss
“Closed. Plenty of time to see it later, remember?" He leads me into the courtyard, and I take the opportunity to admire his backside. Callipygian. There is something better than Notre-Dame.”
― Anna and the French Kiss
― Anna and the French Kiss
“A moment of reserve. "That was it? The whole story?"
"Yes. God, you're right. That was pants."
I sidestep another aggressive couscous vendor. "Pants?"
"Rubbish. Crap. Shite."
Pants. Oh heavens, that's cute.”
― Anna and the French Kiss
"Yes. God, you're right. That was pants."
I sidestep another aggressive couscous vendor. "Pants?"
"Rubbish. Crap. Shite."
Pants. Oh heavens, that's cute.”
― Anna and the French Kiss
“I mean, really. Who sends their kid to boarding school? It's so Hogwarts. Only mine doesn't have cute boy wizards or magic candy or flying lessons.”
― Anna and the French Kiss
― Anna and the French Kiss
“I'm not sure how to order."
"Easy," Josh says. "Stand in line. Tell them what you want. Accept delicious goodies. And then give them your meal card and two pints of blood."
"I heard they raised it to three pints this year," Rashmi says.
"Bone marrow," Beautiful Hallway Boy says. "Or your left earlobe.”
― Anna and the French Kiss
"Easy," Josh says. "Stand in line. Tell them what you want. Accept delicious goodies. And then give them your meal card and two pints of blood."
"I heard they raised it to three pints this year," Rashmi says.
"Bone marrow," Beautiful Hallway Boy says. "Or your left earlobe.”
― Anna and the French Kiss
Reading Progress
July 2, 2010
– Shelved
December 11, 2010
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Started Reading
December 14, 2010
– Shelved as:
2010
December 14, 2010
– Shelved as:
favourites
December 14, 2010
– Shelved as:
romance-awww
December 14, 2010
– Shelved as:
realistic-fiction
December 14, 2010
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Finished Reading
July 27, 2011
– Shelved as:
swoon-worthy-read
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Dec 14, 2010 01:14AM
I can't wait til this one is released in the shops!
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This book was amazing. So suprisingly different than I expected. I think you will love it!
I'm sure I will. I married a frenchman and was proposed to on top of the eiffel tower, so the cover alone is enough! :)
Awwww, that is very romantic! Did you meet your husband here or in France?
Here. In the very romantic setting of a nightclub, 12 years ago :)
LOL. Don't worry I meet my husband in the same romantic setting!
Awww, Awesome review hun!SO, I see you quoted the Hogwarts one ~sly grin~ and how are you coming with reading those particular books?!?! HA! Sorry, it's my job to bug you till you.read.HP! xo
Can't stop reading this book!
Huh, for some reason I though HP was a movie. Didn't know it was a book ;)So who is up for a bookers retreat in Paris?
Nic wrote: "Huh, for some reason I though HP was a movie. Didn't know it was a book ;)So who is up for a bookers retreat in Paris?"
Har, bloody, Har ;p
Ooo Meeee! Pick Meeeeee!
LOL Nic. When are you going to just give in and read them? Oh I know! As soon as I get around to reading the Percy Jackson series. XD So many books.... so little time. Count me in! I sit next to Etienne on the bus!
Great review Nic. :)
Nic and HP and you ^^ with Percy! You guys are missing out on some great books tsk tsk tsk;)
Thanks Arlene! You can sit next to Etienne and I will sit on his lap :D
Great review, Nic! Makes me want this more than I already do.
Gah! I should have called the lap first! What was I thinking?!
Can we take Percy? I call Percy!
@ Lora - Thanks :)@ Morgan - LOL. Bring Percy (I gather you mean Percy Jackson?)
I want to read this SO BAD!!!
Nic wrote: "@ Morgan - LOL. Bring Percy (I gather you mean Percy Jackson?)"Oui!
If I ended up picking a favorite quote. I'd probably be quoting at least half of this book lol
Wish there was a 'love it' option along side the 'like it', cause I absolutely love your review. I think I've read reviews now. I really need to read this book. PRONTO!!
Stefanie, it took me forever to pick one.Thanks Mayomi! You really do need to get your hands on this book. Maybe ask Santa ;)
