The Elegance of the Hedgehog

The Elegance of the Hedgehog is a novel by French writer Muriel Barbery, which brought her fame far beyond the borders of France. In this astonishing book, the fates of very different people intertwine. A teenage girl, smart and educated... beyond her years, an elderly concierge studying philosophical works, a wealthy Japanese man, settling in a luxurious Paris apartment in his later years... Unlikely friendships, unexplored possibilities, a new perspective on the world... The heroes of this book, as well as the reader, will embark on a quiet journey that will change their lives and teach them to notice the unexpected where everyone is used to seeing only the stereotypical and predictable.