I love all things French so when I saw this book at the library I had to pick it up. Rutherfurd tells the story of Paris through the experiences of various members of an aristocratic, a bourgeoise, a communist, a working class and a Jewish family. The families intersect through time, taking turns betraying, saving, and/or working together to defeat a common enemy. One of my favorite parts of the book is the building of the Eiffel tower. The narrator, Jean Gilpin, does a great job of varying the voices of the different characters too. Anyone who loves history and a good story will appreciate this book. 38 hours, unabridged audiobook. 809 p.
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