Paris to the Moon
Paris to the Moon
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
656
Book • Nonfiction
Paris, France • Late 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnik is a collection of 23 essays detailing the author's five-year stay in Paris from 1995 to 2000, blending cultural insights with memoirs of adjusting to Parisian life amid political upheavals, navigating bureaucracy, and experiencing firsthand the effects of globalization on French culture.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Serene
Bittersweet
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Adam Gopnik’s Paris to the Moon receives praise for its witty, reflective prose and keen observations on Parisian life and culture. Reviewers appreciate Gopnik's blend of humor and insight, though some find the narrative occasionally self-indulgent. The book is lauded for evocative storytelling, capturing both the charm and idiosyncrasies of living in Paris.
Who Should Read Paris to the Moon?
Readers who relish intricate cultural observations and personal essays will enjoy Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnik. Comparable to Eloise James' Paris in Love and David Sedaris' Me Talk Pretty One Day, this memoir appeals to those fascinated by expatriate life, Parisian culture, and the blend of wit and introspection.
15,774 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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656
Book • Nonfiction
Paris, France • Late 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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