The Elegance of the Hedgehog

aThe formula that made more than half a million readers in France fall in love with this book has, among other ingredients: intelligent humor, fine sentiments, an excellent literary and philosophical backdrop, good taste, sophistication and substance.
"La Repubblica"
Enthusiastically recommended for anyone who loves books that grow quietly and then blossom suddenly.
"Marie Claire" (France)
An exquisite book in the form of a philosophical fable that has enchanted hundreds of thousands of readers.
"Elle" (Italy)
aNobody ever imagined that this tender, funny book with a philosophical vein would have enjoyed such incredible success. For some, it is part "Sophieas World" by Jostein Gaarder, part "Monsieur Malaussene" by Daniel Pennac. While for others it resembles a written version of the film Amelie. Either way, readers are responding in vast numbers.
"Le Monde"

The formula that made more than half a million readers in France fall in love with this book has, among other ingredients: intelligent humor, fine sentiments, an excellent literary and philosophical backdrop, good taste, sophistication and substance.
"La Repubblica"
Enthusiastically recommended for anyone who loves books that grow quietly and then blossom suddenly.
"Marie Claire" (France)
An exquisite book in the form of a philosophical fable that has enchanted hundreds of thousands of readers.
"Elle" (Italy)
Nobody ever imagined that this tender, funny book with a philosophical vein would have enjoyed such incredible success. For some, it is part "Sophie s World" by Jostein Gaarder, part "Monsieur Malaussene" by Daniel Pennac. While for others it resembles a written version of the film Amelie. Either way, readers are responding in vast numbers.
"Le Monde"

?The formula that made more than half a million readers in France fall in love with this book has, among other ingredients: intelligent humor, fine sentiments, an excellent literary and philosophical backdrop, good taste, sophistication and substance.?
?"La Repubblica"

?Enthusiastically recommended for anyone who loves books that grow quietly and then blossom suddenly.?
?"Marie Claire" (France)

?An exquisite book in the form of a philosophical fable that has enchanted hundreds of thousands of readers.?
?"Elle" (Italy)

?Nobody ever imagined that this tender, funny book with a philosophical vein would have enjoyed such incredible success. For some, it is part "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder, part "Monsieur Malaussene" by Daniel Pennac. While for others it resembles a written version of the film Amelie. Either way, readers are responding in vast numbers.?
?"Le Monde"

Muriel Barbery is a philosophy teacher. Her first novel, 'The Gourmet' has been translated into twelve languages. Her second novel, 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.