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Author:
Natasha Sizlo
Publisher:
Mariner Books
Date:
August 16, 2022
A surprising astrology reading sends Natasha Sizlo--divorced, broke, freshly heartbroken, and reeling from her father's death--on an unexpected but magical journey to France, in pursuit of a man born on a particular date in a particular place: November 2, 1968 in Paris.
What The Reviewers Say
... an enjoyable memoir of one woman’s search for destiny. While some readers may struggle to remain sympathetic during some of the author’s less self-aware moments in Paris, her conversational writing makes for a fun and escapist read..
... humorous.
While the storyline is captivating on a soap-operatic level, the author’s often self-centered behavior—especially multiple instances in which her relentless pursuit caused her to ignore the interests and feelings of her sister and friends who accompanied her—may strain readers’ ability to feel compassion. Furthermore, in the early stages of the narrative, Sizlo provides little meaningful information about herself, making it difficult to be engaged in the outcome of her quest. The author eventually arrives at some level of self-realization near the end of her trip, but the overall narrative lacks depth or memorable insight.
