FICTION

Amour Provence

by Constance Leisure
S. & S. Jul. 2016. 288p. ISBN 9781501122286. pap. $16; ebk. ISBN 9781501122316. F
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[DEBUT]Leisure makes a strong debut with a fictional love letter to Provence, inspired by her years living in France. Not a "traditionally" formatted novel, but neither a short story anthology, the book is laid out in chapters that present a different, interlocking tale designed to introduce the various inhabitants of two small villages across different time periods, their stories, and where they fit into the village and among one another. From a young man who has an illicit affair with his schoolmate's mother to a woman in an arranged marriage, the villagers are so vividly depicted that they breathe and pulse with life. The author's perfectly paced, sensual style makes for a delightfully languid and enjoyable reading experience.
VERDICT With wide appeal, this interesting neither-fish-nor-fowl work is perfect for Francophiles, anyone looking for a taste of Provençal life, and newcomers to the continent.
Reviewed by Kristen Droesch, Div. of Libs. UX Dept., New York Univ. , Jun 24, 2016
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