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I received Lessons in French as a First Read giveaway. I had no idea what to expect:

Kate wants to experience life after graduation from Yale. She takes the opportunity to make a connection with a famous photographer and move to Paris to be her assistant. Story may sound bland on the initial look but the diversity of the characters and the depth of the deceits are remarkable.

I found the protagonist, Kate/Katherine/Katie sheltered and naive and yet hungry. She is looking to experience life and has found the perfect family to experience.

Lessons in French is a easy to read story filled with the bitterness of humans and the hopes of a young woman.

I was torn as to whether to give this book 4 or 5 stars as some of it is rather predictable, but because the overall story gives a dimension to this young woman rather than creating her as a 2d stoic character, I chose 5 stars.

I would recommend this book to my friends and family - and especially my teenage niece. There are people in this world like the Schell family. Innocent young girls need to learn to trust their instincts and enjoy their lives.