I don’t have to love each character when I read a novel but in this one, the others are a drag to read about at times, to be honest. So we’re stuck with the other characters more often than I would have liked. The concierge could have been more interesting but she doesn’t appear that often in the novel. I wouldn’t say these characters are particularly likable, safe for Jess-she has had a rough life and she is truly concerned about her brother. Each of the characters have something to hide. The CharactersĪs per typical with the author’s other novels, we read the story from several different perspectives including Jess Nick, the seemingly nice guy friend of Ben Sophie, the sophisticated wife of a wealthy man Mimi, an isolated twenty-something and the mysterious concierge (I don’t think we ever get her name). As Jess searches for Ben, she soon realizes she left her troubles behind only to find some more sinister ones ahead. None of the other apartment residents are much help and they all seem to be hiding something. But he’s not answering any of her texts or calls and when she arrives to his extremely posh apartment, she eventually finds out he’s no where to be found. What’s the Story AboutĪfter running away from her toxic job, Jess leaves behind London and arrives in Paris to stay with her half-brother, Ben. I did feel, however, some of the characters felt a little flat and that took away from the story for me. I was also surprised at one big reveal in particular. So I was eager to read her latest novel, The Paris Apartment, and thought the setting was vivid, unique and somewhat spooky.

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