Below is a summation of the members' reactions to this work.
This selection was one of our most challenging titles as the structure proved confusing for several members. The book is about a friendship that develops between a concierge in a ritzy Paris apartment building and the young daughter of one of the apartment owners. The point of view alternates between these two characters but at least one member thought the daughter was actually the concierge recalling her childhood. Another member did not realize that all the characters lived in the apartment building. Discussion focused on the nature of various classes within a society and of the role of stereotypes in social interaction. Everyone mentioned some scenes they found memorable or funny but did agree it was, at times, slow reading. All the members were able to relate to the characters on various levels and expressed interest in seeing the movie.
