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Book Review of The Elegance of the Hedgehog

The Elegance of the Hedgehog
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Although slow going at times, I kept with this one and enjoyed the 2nd half better than the first. The story of a middle-aged concierge with minimal formal education who reads books from various libraries to study philosophy, history, art, literature, and other things that interest her. Her story alternates with that of a 12 yr. old girl who lives in the building she manages. Both their lives are changed when a new tenant moves into the building.