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Little Jewel

By Patrick Modiano
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In Little Jewel by Patrick Modiano, a young woman in Paris is haunted by memories of her past as she embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother, whom she believes she saw on the metro. The novel delves into themes of identity, memory, and the quest for belonging amidst the backdrop of the ever-changing cityscape. Modiano's evocative narrative style transports readers into the depths of personal discovery and nostalgia.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories drenched in the atmosphere of Paris and are captivated by mysterious journeys through memory and identity. It's a tale that uses the city as a backdrop for an exploration of one woman's search for her past and the enigmatic figures peopling her life. If you like reflective and thought-provoking narratives, this book offers a compelling read.

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One day in the corridors of the Metro, 19-year-old Thérèse sees a woman in a yellow coat. Could this be her mother? Who called her Little Jewel? But didn’t her mother die in Morocco years earlier?

She follows the woman, hoping to find answers to questions that have haunted her since childhood. As Thérèse describes her elusive memories, travelling around Paris, she reveals how every corner of the city recalls the past.

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Set in the evocative backdrop of Paris, Little Jewel by Patrick Modiano draws comparisons to Flaubert's Madame Bovary, recognised for its poetic quality and poignant exploration of the past. The book delves into themes of nostalgia and identity, using the city's streets as a palimpsest of personal and collective trauma. Readers appreciate the novel as an insightful meditation on memory, easily absorbed in one sitting for its atmospheric and introspective qualities.

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ISBN: 9781925240115

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 168

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