Two English Girls and the Continent [Paperback]

Henri Pierre Roche (Author)

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Finally the English-speaking world can see what inspired Francois Truffaut to make one of his best films. How wonderful to finally have Henri-Pierre Roche's 'Two English Girls' in translation! --Annette Insdorf, author of 'Francois Truffaut,' and Director of Undergraduate Film Studies at Columbia University. --book jacket blurb

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge Book Review Press (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966037634
• ISBN-13: 978-0966037630
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,547,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully translated bon bon, July 31, 2004

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This review is from: Two English Girls and the Continent (Paperback)

If you are a Truffaut fancier, an admirer of early 20th century French literature or a hard-core English major (or recovering English major) who enjoys non-contemporary literature, this is a delightful way to escape into a languid, evocative read. It's easy to see why Truffaut fell for this story as well as Jules et Jim by the same author; it begs to be told in an atmospheric French film full of meaningful glances, pastoral landscapes, cafe society, and forbidden desires. Although I haven't had the pleasure of seeing the film which is currently enjoying a resurgence of screenings, Two English Girls on the Continent was an excellent read constructed from the diaries and correspondences of a young Frenchman and two English sisters. Each makes very different choices about intimacy, love, art, and family life. This book is not for people who want a turbo-charged plot -- the story unfolds over decades, but like a fine French wine, is at its delightful best when savored slowly. If you enjoy immersing yourself in a good read that makes it easy to visualize the excesses and constraints of another time and place, give this a try. It's a great excuse to linger over coffee.