La petite fille de monsieur Linh (Le Livre de Poche)

A beautiful, distressing book that captivated me from start to finish. I am studying French at Undergraduate level and found the French simple and easy to understand, but at the time very poetic. The trauma of war is barely described but subtly permeates the entire story. The friendship between the two lonely, old men is touching, and the rare perspective of a refugee uprooted from the home he has known all his life is really insightful. I enjoyed the ambiguity of places and names, because it makes the novella seem like a fable on the effects of war on civilians.

Short and easy read but although the story is very simple with only a handful of characters, it is very moving with an interesting twist at the end.

The book arrived promptly a day earlier than promised. Book in good condition.It's an excellent story with brilliant description. Challenging to my French but definitely worth it.

The story of a grandfather who does the best he can for his tiny granddaughter, by taking her to another country. The countries concerned are never named but it becomes more obvious as you read. It also tells of a remarkable friendship between two elderly men, who come to have a wonderful understanding of each other despite not knowing a word of each other's language. Rather a sad story but full of warmth.I read this in French and found the wording simple enough for me to be able to translate without too much difficulty.

So touching. I could not put it down.

A well written story which is both thought provoking and touching.I couldn't put it down.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a moving and emotional story about two main characters and la petite fille. It describes the loneliness and the hurdles that refugees face in starting a life in a new county, whilst haunted by a tragic personal history.

A poignant tale. Monsieur Linh arriving by boat with what remains of his family and a suitcase i.e. all his possessions as a refugee in a strange country and a language he cannot understand. Somehow there is hope when he befriends a man of similar age who too is recently bereaved. They strike up a relationship and somehow communicate. However as a refugee Mr Lihn is about to be rehoused from the area he has now come to know i.e. from where he lives to where he meets his friend. What happens next ...................is intriguing.

Beautiful and profound story, told in an uncomplicated way, with sentences easy to read and follow, great way to practice your French reading and to learn new vocabulary. Be ready to be touched by the story of Mr.Linh et sa petite fille!

El libro ha llegado en perfecto estado y además con un marcapáginas de la asociación. Una historia bonita y triste al mismo tiempo. Libro recomendable.

O livro é maravilhoso, uma estoria deliciosa com um frances facil e correto

Nouveau livre et facile à lire pour adoHistoire tendre c'est le top!

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