Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
Pétronille
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
11 posts | 8 read | 10 to read
With wry humor and a deceptively simple style, Amélie Nothomb, the author of over twenty-three best-selling novels tells an unusual story about twin abiding passions: one for champagne, and the other for a riotous friendship between her protagonist and Pétronille Fanto, a woman who refuses to drink alone. This is a funny, moving, "exotic" novel about travel, France, champagne, and, above all, about women's friendship. The on-again/off-again friendship between Pétronille and the main character in the book, who happens to be a writer by the name of Amélie Nothomb, gives the story its verve and the novel its heart. This is literary Thelma & Louise, with a little bit of French panache and a whole lot of champagne thrown in. Amélie Nothomb is one of Europe's most successful and talked about authors. Hygeine and the Assassin, her first published novel, was published when she was only twenty-five and since then she has become a cult figure, occupying a unique position in the world of French and European fiction. Delightful and witty, Pétronille is further proof of Nothomb's versatility and brilliance.
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
Pick icon
100%
review
Jari-chan
post image
Pickpick

The art of drinking champagne

The books is what the title says: two women bonding over champagne and living a exhilarating life. And, as always with books by Amelie Nothomb, we as readers are left asking ourselves what is true, what is pure exaggeration and what is fiction. With Nothomb one never knows. In it's depth it's a story about a female friendship, including two very special women doing whatever society doesn't want them to do.

Cuilin Your description reminds me of the 90‘s tv show “Absolutely Fabulous†6mo
Jari-chan @Cuilin I wish I knew the show 😅 6mo
Cuilin @Jari-chan it‘s a BBC show. Incredibly funny with Joanna Lumley, and Jennifer Saunders. 6mo
Jari-chan @Cuilin Oh, sounds intriguing! 🤩 6mo
35 likes1 stack add4 comments
blurb
Jari-chan
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

Even though there were some bad news this week, there was still a lot of joy as well.

1) Nemo, of course. So much love 💖
2) Received two lovely food packages from two lovely people
3) Got two awesome books from @VaniBarelyReads ⤠(she will show up here always, because she's my #1 joy)
4) Free kiwi when I needed something healthy
5) Awesome vegan empanada at the local food festival 🎉

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

MemoirsForMe Your empanada looks so good. My favorite are the unhealthy cherry empanadas with powdered sugar. 😋 6mo
Jari-chan @UwannaPublishme Oh wow, those must taste amazing 🤩 6mo
DebinHawaii A lovely list of joys that I hope helps with the bad news. 💛💛💛 The empanada looks delicious! Thank your for sharing & spreading the joy! 🤗 6mo
Jari-chan @DebinHawaii It sure does! Focusing on the little joys is so important! So thank you for this lovely ideaâ¤ï¸ 6mo
34 likes4 comments
blurb
Jari-chan
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

Little tiny #bookhaul 📚

Can't resist Amelie Nothomb, one of my all-time favourite writers. And when I saw this hardback edition of Felix and Gotrek I was all ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ¤©

I don't understand how someone can give away this gem, but thanks to that person because now it's MINE! â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸

AnnCrystal ðŸ‘like finding treasure😉ðŸ‘. 6mo
Jari-chan @AnnCrystal Yes! ðŸ˜â¤ï¸ðŸ“š 6mo
30 likes2 comments
quote
GenDoyle
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

L'ivresse ne s'improvise pas. Elle relève de l'art, qui exige don et souci. Boire au hasard ne mène nulle part.

blurb
rachaich
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

An author seeks a friend to drink champagne and talk about literature. Perfect!

Lcsmcat 🙋ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ I volunteer! 6y
rachaich @Lcsmcat behind me in the queue! 6y
15 likes2 comments
blurb
Abailliekaras
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

I read Petronille (excellent) and Marie (good but less memorable) last year. Edith Wharton's A motor flight through France is on my TBR, I'm sort of waiting until I go to France to read it. Wishful thinking perhaps! 😉🇫🇷 #setinfrance #jubilantjuly

batsy I've long wanted to read Nothomb! 7y
LeahBergen Ooo, stacked! 7y
35 likes4 stack adds2 comments
review
Abailliekaras
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image
Pickpick

Wild, restrained and fun. A story about friendship, Paris and champagne ... and the need to feel alive.

quote
Abailliekaras
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

"I have some Roederer Brut," he said. "Sorry, no Cristal. Will that do?"
"Fine, provided its chilled."
"But of course," he replied, shocked.

I love this book so much already.

blurb
Abailliekaras
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

Described as 'literary Thelma & Louise with a whole lot of champagne thrown in'... What else but champagne to drink with it? ðŸ¾

Reviewsbylola That cover is very striking. 8y
Abailliekaras @Reviewsbylola isn't it! I don't know if I love it... 8y
8 likes1 stack add2 comments
blurb
Abailliekaras
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb
post image

Described as a 'literary Thelma and Louise with a little French panache and a whole lot of champagne thrown in' ... How could I resist? 🾠#WITmonth

Well-ReadNeck Sold!!!! 8y
9 likes1 comment
quote
PvanTol
Pétronille | Amelie Nothomb

Japanese poetry got it right: it is the contemplation of landscapes that reveals us best.