With thanks to netgalley and the author Marc Levy

P.S from Paris a book that I found okay and a easy read

Can Mia, an actress, and Paul, a writer, find true love with one another? These two both have their issues but this is a light quick read and best of all, it's set in Paris.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

I have to admit the first maybe 10 pages were boring so I stopped reading quite a few times but once I got beyond that point I loved it and found it funny at times. Wouldn't every girl love to fall in love with an author?

“You only need two or three details to set the scene. More than that and you can lose the reader's interest.”

P.S. From Paris by Marc Levy tells the story of a young married actress, Mia, who escapes her world and goes to France incognito in order to get away from her cheating husband and a young writer, Paul, from America whose involved in an on and off again romantic relationship with his Korean translator. With a cast of quirky characters, including both main characters’ best friends, the book definitely has an intriguing pull in. Unfortunately, as far as the characters go, for me they really just dulled the entire novel.

The initial plot was rather minimal. I was sympathetic to Mia’s misfortunes, but it quickly grew old and uninteresting. She spends much of her time pretending to be a different person, something that comes rather easily to her considering her choice of career and eventually meets Paul via a dating website which his friend, concerned for his own wellbeing, had signed him up for without his knowledge. The book follows a get-to-know-you path, though there doesn’t really seem to be much happening apart from the two characters learning about each other, albeit what Paul learns of Mia is not entirely factual.

And neither character was interesting enough to me for this to be an enjoyable read. It was very real, I think, and definitely captured the characters in a way that I believe could actually happen...but it bored me to death. The most interesting piece of the novel came from a plot twist later on toward the end involving the Korean translator, but it was so out of the blue and unrelated to the rest of the book that it felt vastly out of place. Personally, I feel that if the book had been more focused on this minor plot point, it would have been infinitely better. But then the main characters really wouldn’t have been the main characters after all.

Maybe this book just wasn’t for me, but I had a hard time getting through it. If this is any indication of what the rest of his novels are like, I doubt I’ll be reading any more Marc Levy.

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Cute romance between an actress and an author!

Romance isn't my usual read that's why whenever I find myself involved in a romance novel, I get so excited! This one is clean and funny and cute romance between an actress escaping her lousy marriage and an author who's unusually selling well in South Korea.

P.S. From Paris started quite slow for me. But I blame my lack of interest in romance for this. The story is told between alternating points of view of Mia, the actress escaping her life, and Paul, the author who sells well in South Korea and is terrified of Airplanes. The two of them met through a dinner set up by Paul's friend who created a profile for Paul in a dating website. And their dinner was the cutest thing! It was funny especially just how clueless Paul was. Their relationship kicked off in an unusual way and I like how there's a hanging what-is-this-relationship-we-have kind of thing when they left each other that night.

Both Mia and Paul are dealing with personal things that blended well with the story and the development of their relationship. I LOVE romantic relationships where both parties just don't believe the feelings they're feeling. The whole time I'm reading, I'm basically just shipping the two of them and doing some creepy grin because the two of them basically can't admit their feelings for each other and making fancy excuses to see each other again. I'm like WHY ARE YOU TWO LIKE THIS!?

This book just throws in that really adorable running for the partner kind of cliché. Towards the end, the course of their relationship just felt so predictable (although it did throw in things I did not see coming, not exactly related to their relationship, of course). And despite that, I just want to keep on reading and it really surprised me how invested I've become in their relationship :D

OVERALL, P.S. From Paris is a really adorable and funny chick lit. It's not my usual genre so surprised me how much this ship stuck with me. The development of their relationship was really smooth and enjoyable to read. Their personal stories and their development into overcoming them was also very well written. P.S. From Paris is definitely a recommended read

A delightful read. Written beautifully, the setting and characters feel real and enchanting as Paris itself. A lovely book that was fun to escape into.

P.S from Paris is a good book if you want to escape reality and have something easy to read. The storyline isn’t gripping but it bumbles along enough for you to keep reading.

If you’re looking for something ground-breaking, I’d look elsewhere but for a nice, light, easy read after work, I’d give it a go.

From the summary of the book, I expected this to at least amount to a one off enjoyable read, but while it was almost what I would consider average, the plot was a mess really. Maybe something was lost in the translation but I did not enjoy it really.

Thank you to AmazonCrossing for providing me with an advance copy of Marc Levy's latest novel, P.S. From Paris, in exchange for an honest review.

PLOT - Mia is a British actress whose latest film is about to be released. Her husband, who also happens to be her co-star, has been caught cheating and Mia runs away to Paris to stay with her friend Daisy; a chef and restaurant owner. In efforts to keep a low profile, Mia changes her hairstyle and helps out as a server in Daisy's restaurant.

Paul is an American fiction writer living in Paris. His novels have inexplicably seen a great success in South Korea. Paul has a relationship with his Korean translator and although he loves her, she has grown distant. Paul has a fear of traveling and only sees her for a few weeks a year, when she comes to work on his novels in Paris. 

Paul and Mia meet through an internet dating site. Mia has taken on Daisy's identity and Paul is unaware that she is a famous actress. Paul's life becomes very complicated when the reason for his success in South Korea is revealed. Are Paul and Mia a good match or will their messy lives be their undoing?

LIKE- This is my first encounter with Levy's writing, although I've since learned that he is a extremely successful and prolific French novelist. This is great news, because I throughly enjoyed P.S. From Paris.

P.S. From Paris is dialogue heavy and felt very cinematic. It was effortless to see this novel being turned into a film or perhaps even a stage play. The dialogue is sharp, witty, and affecting. Levy has a gift for achieving maximum emotional impact with zero extraneous words. 

There is a sweetness to the relationship between Mia and Paul, which never dips into being overly sentimental or saccharine. I loved both characters and was wholly invested in them as both individuals and as a couple. My feelings towards them, are similar to ones I have with the great romantic comedy pairing of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in both Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail. I simply adored the characters. I had a smile on my face as I was reading.

I loved the twist with Paul's success in South Korea. It was such a surprise. 

DISLIKE- I wondered why Daisy put up with so much of Mia's rude behavior? Mia is quite terrible to her friend. I guess the answer is that they have such a close relationship that it is able to weather Mia's self-centered antics. However, this still doesn't sit well. I wish this component of the story had been smoothed out more. I loved what Mia was around Paul, but disliked her when she was interacting with Daisy.

RECOMMEND- Yes. P.S. From Paris is an engaging and lovely story. It's a feel good novel. I can't wait to read more stories by Levy. I'm thrilled to have discovered him.

I have mixed feelings about this book; on one hand I found the premise original and full of promise but on the other hand Mia and Paul's feelings felt and relationship felt a bit rushed. Having said that I read this book in a day, so it is definitely a page turner!

Mia, an actress, is good at playing someone in love. Paul is just looking for a new start, away from the states.
Paris,food and several personalities that are well developed and engaging. There are little intrigues and surprises that seem plausible given the characters and their pretenses. A pure Parisian delight.

P.S. from Paris is the newest release from Marc Levy and yes it is a translated novel from French to English and it was still a great read. A successful British actress and a publicity shy (to the point of a panic attack) American novelist meet (thru machinations of well meaning friends) in Paris. Thus begins a journey of friendship and romance that also leads to the pair travelling to Seoul. Which leads to solving a mystery that Paul has always wondered about. Why is he so popular over there where he can't even duplicate his success in Europe! Along the way they also find the courage to truly become themselves. It's a dialogue and character driven romantic comedy that will keep you laughing, thinking and smiling till the end.

3.5 stars

Ah, Paris. The City of Lights. The city known for romance and love.

If only Paul and Mia saw it that way.

Paul, an author whose first book achieved quite a bit of renown but whose subsequent books are popular only in Korea, thinks he loves his Korean translator, a woman he sees a few weeks a year. Writing his newest novel, he finds himself adjusting its plot according to what's going on in his personal life.

Chiefly, his budding friendship with Mia.

She is an English actress in Paris to escape the certain demise of her marriage. Staying with her best friend, she tries to hide behind a new haircut, fake glasses, and a waitressing gig. On a whim, she joins a dating site, through which she becomes intrigued with Paul. He, however, has no idea that he has a profile on that site. It was set up by his best friends.

Their first meeting is hilarious, but despite miscommunication and unintended insults, they realize that there is a connection. And so they become friends. Simmering beneath the surface is a hint--a hope--of romance.

Marc Levy unfolds their story slowly, with tenderness and attention to detail. You know these two are going to get together, but Levy keeps you wondering how that will happen. Watching Paul and Mia move toward each other in fits and starts is fun and entertaining.

The "fits" part of their romance is largely due to mistakes of their own making. They can't get out of their way. Occasionally these obstacles feel manipulative and forced, but I get what Levy is trying to do. Paul and Mia have to earn their feelings for each other. They have to earn this relationship. They also have to learn how to listen to their friends' advice.

I liked this book, for the most part. I liked Paul, whose bumbling, mistake-prone American-ness is wildly amusing. Mia is not much more sure-footed, but she has a confidence that Paul lacks. This is a slow burn romance. Levy keeps you waiting and wanting, but that is a good thing, isn't it?

(3.5) I was looking to read a lighthearted and fun book and P.S. from Paris was definitely that! It captivated me from the beginning and I actually read it in two days. I liked the friendship that developed between Mia and Paul, after meeting on an online dating cite, although I kept wishing Mia would reveal to Paul who she really was and what she did for a living. Dishonesty can lead to disaster, right? So, does she finally let him know? Does something more than friendship develop between them? Well, can't tell you but if you enjoy romantic comedies and want a fast read for the weekend, get a copy of this book. Hopefully it will make you chuckle and smile like it did to me.

Thank you to NetGalley and AmazonCrossing for an advance reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was apparently popular in France and translated from French but something was certainly lost in its translation because I can't help but feel that this book has no soul. It could have been written by anyone, anytime and it read like bad fanfiction inspired after seeing Roman Holiday or Notting Hill. I made myself finish this and I'm not sure why - nothing about it was redeeming. The writing was fine, if simple, but I didn't care for the stories nor did I feel that the author was able to successfully write from a woman's POV. His misogyny and lack of understanding pervaded the book. I can't say I'd recommend this one.

P.S. from Paris comes out next week on September 1, 2017, and you can purchase HERE. Hopefully you have better luck with this one than I did!

In the mornings, they ate breakfast at Moustache's cafe and chatted. In the afternoons, they strolled around Paris. Paul bought all sorts of useless objects--kitchen utensils, knickknacks, clothes he would never wear, books he would never read, and gifts for his godson. Arthur tried to curb his sudden shopaholic tendencies, but to no avail.

When I was 13 years old I've read all the books from the children section in our local library. The librarian, not knowing what to do, when I approached her in my need of new reading material, gave me Marc Levy "If only it were true". I've read it in 2 days back then, and reread it several times till now. In my teenage years I would read every Marc Levy title there was and continued to follow his books till "The first night" came out. At one point I wasn't into lovestories anymore, stopped also my Nicholas Sparks reading completly. When I found Marc Levy on Netgalley with a title that got gushing reviews in France ( Yes I keep an eye on my fav writers, even if I'm not reading them anymore ) I figured it was a wink by destiny to pick up on him.

Now, it's been a while, I've read many different writers, and my love for Mr Levy is overshadowed by nostalgia. With this in mind, I was still somewhat dissapointed about this title. The coverart is nice, the premise is solid. But right after 1 chapter I was kinda "meh"-ish about it all. I continued reading, as I hoped for it to get better if I gave it a chance and would get comfortable with his style again.

While I usually like reoccuring mentionings to previous books and characters, it felt so pressured having Lauren and Arthur from "If only it were true" in this one. Almost as if Marc didn't believe in Paul and Mia enough to let them try on their own. Beside, the only thing Lauren and Arthur did, was confuse the readers who didn't know them and the inside talk. I liked the paralel Marc drew between him an Paul. His first novel being about Lauren and Arthur, and becoming a hit, a movie blockbuster nontherless, and being popular in Korea. Write about what you know, as it's said. The Paul parts were, at least for me, also the best ones. I'm afraid Marc Levy should stick with writing from a male perspective.

I usually believe that a good story can survive any translation, sadly in this case, I think it would have been a more enjoyable read if I would have read it in french like the others.

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When Melissa, a well-known British actress, escapes her life (and cheating husband) to figure things out in Paris, she seeks to learn more about love and what is important in life in between constant bouts of confusion.

In the meantime, Paul, a former architect from San Francisco moves to Paris as a novelist. He is in love with a woman who lives on the other side of the world, but he is afraid to find out how she feels about him.

Through somewhat strange circumstances, Paul and Mia meet. Their relationship is hard to define, so they refer to each other as friends.

Love, friendship and Paris itself are themes of this romantic novel. Though P.S. From Paris is enjoyable, I felt that the story was uneven and the characters lacked depth. I also wonder if I would have liked the story if I was not in love with Paris.

Those who enjoy standard romantic novels will enjoy this, but if you’re craving something unique, you’ll be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Crossing for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Marc Levy book and it's also the first translated book I read. This book is one of those that you can read and you can just see it being made into a romantic comedy later. The plot is pretty simplistic and one that has played out before in various other books and movies. Granted, Levy throws in a few plot twists but nothing that derails the book or seems too far fetched. The writing is a little stilted but I attribute that to the translation. There were a few times I had to focus on a passage to understand what was going on or scenes seemed a little choppy but again I'm going to give this book the benefit of a doubt and chock it up to being translated.

Overall, this is one of those books that's fun to read but doesn't require a whole lot of brain power to figure out what's going on. It's also one of those books that introduces you to a new favorite author and now my "to read" pile has gotten a little longer.

I can’t tell you just how much I loved this book (oh yeah, I just have, duh!) It’s only August and already, let me tell you, this is my favourite read of 2017 ( not so easy when, already I’ve read 211 books). Reading is a very personal endeavour. It’s the only way one can ever truly know what’s going on in someone’s head at any one time (knowing when your partner wants a cuppa doesn’t count). For me this book ticked all my personal boxes with regards to what a good read should be. It had a strong beginning. A good voice. Page turning quality and a flawless ending. Because I read so much it’s rare an author gets to surprise me ( I’m the irritating best friend that’s guessed the plot of a The Sixth Sence ten minutes in) but there’s a huge surprise here that was handled beautifully.