This classic novel by Honore Balzac is an excellent example of the (mostly) honest man vs. high society. I enjoyed the hints of Shakespeare present in the undertones of the text (think King Lear and Iago from Othello). As tends to be the case in many early European novels, extensive description can lead the 21st century reader astray. If you enjoy Dickensian melodrama and coincidence, you will enjoy this work, however. I think this book is a great introduction to Balzac's work - much more so than his longer novel, Lost Illusions.
Recommended in general; highly recommended to lovers of Charles Dickens' work and to readers of classic fiction.
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- I was a public librarian at a fairly large library in Los Angeles County for 8 & a half years. I love reading and I'd like to spread the joy of reading & books to as many people as possible. It's a personal challenge for me to match books with the right people. When I get it right, it's very satisfying!
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