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Delicacy: A Novel Audiobook
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Natalie and François are the perfect couple, and perfectly happy. But after François dies suddenly, only seven years into their still blissful marriage, the widowed Natalie erects a fortress around her emotions into which no one can gain access. Until the most unlikely candidate appears: Markus, Natalie’s Swedish, geeky, and unassuming coworker.
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"A sweet and delicate little read, just as the name suggests. It was easy to read, and I found myself stopping frequently to ponder the little sayings and sentences, with just a hint of a smile on my face. Not a page turner by any means, but worth the hour or two on a rainy Sunday arvo."
— Alex (4 out of 5 stars)
Delicacy Listener Reviews
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" This book is very "French" and reads like a screenplay for a foreign film--surprise! It has been made into a movie by it's screenwriter/author DF--I'm looking forward to seeing the movie as I really enjoy both actors who play the main roles of Natalie and Markus. I did like the story but I think more of it's substance might show up on screen. "
— Kathleen, 2/20/2014 -
" Bought this because I love everything French and I was not disappointed. This will soon be a movie with Audrey Tautou. Charming story. "
— Carol, 2/15/2014 -
" The book is definitely better than the movie. "
— Verona, 1/31/2014 -
" One review describes this book as "unputdownable," and I couldn't agree more. I was hooked by page 5 and read the book straight through. "
— Irus, 1/26/2014 -
" A short, quick, sweet read. "
— Kasia, 1/19/2014 -
" I never thought I would ever say this, but I liked the movie more than the boook... the book was more like a screenplay "
— Sanjuktha, 12/3/2013 -
" this is just a wonderful book that is like a velvet to one's soul. I enjoyed everything about it! "
— Lydia, 8/7/2013 -
" This book was just weird for me. I didn't really like or identify with any of the characters. I felt like there were no emotions and the whole story just felt mechanical to me. At least it was a quick read. "
— Klaudyna, 7/25/2013 -
" Enjoyable story, enjoyable style, I really like this book. "
— Marge, 7/11/2013 -
" En peu trop mou pou mon gout "
— Stina, 7/6/2013 -
" Sweet and grounded and nicely written...you could almost miss it if you were looking too far or for more. I liked this book a lot. Not profound, not trite, but well-written and real. "
— Elizabeth, 4/9/2013 -
" I thought this was a delightful book and I can't wait to read it again. Full of lovely imagery, wit and beauty! "
— Leshawn, 1/4/2013 -
" This is a really sweet and charming read. At times very funny at others a little sad ......a very unusual and kooky style of writing . Definitely want to see the film now. Highly recommended !! "
— Helen, 11/2/2012 -
" Finalement un deception - j'attendais qqch de bcp plus interessant. Narratif, style d'ecriture - assez banales, trop evidents. Je ne suis pas inspire de chercher ses autres livres. "
— Gillian, 10/3/2012 -
" Mon avis sur "Miss Alfie, croqueuse de livres" "
— Anne-françoise, 6/5/2012
About David Foenkinos
David Foenkinos is a French novelist and screenwriter. His novels have been translated into twenty-five languages and garnered ten awards around the world. Delicacy, which was first published in France, garnered nominations for all five major French literary prizes and has sold over a million copies. He lives in Paris.
About Nicole Poole
Nicole Poole is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator, commercial voice talent, veteran soundpainter, and owner of the O. Gail Poole Collection. She is also a staunch supporter of the arts and travels around the globe with a mobile recording studio.