![]() ![]() The weaknesses of Paris lie in the sexist undertones and lack of emotion and passion in both the writing and the characters. Painter Claude Monet and writer Ernest Hemingway both appear as well as numerous mentions to other working artisans throughout the ages. Rutherfurd also includes famous historical figures. The ugly history of religious righteousness is sadly repeated from the massacre at the Feast of Saint Bartholomew to the Nazi invasion and murder of Jews. It is delicious fun as the metro is introduced, great department stores are created and mistresses and lovers are found and lost. The fictional characters tell of real historical facts about the building and its complicated early relationship with Paris. Rutherfurd also dives deeply into the role of church and religion in the politics, wars and laws of the nation.Ī large portion of the first quarter of the book is dedicated to the design and construction of the Eiffel Tower. The book begins with several pages of maps and family trees to aid readers in following the intertwining stories of families from every class and area of Paris.įrom Montmarte and the Sacre Coeur to the Marias and the Place des Vosges, Rutherfurd travels through many bistros, art galleries, brothels and churches around the city. ![]() ![]() This 800 page epic novel follows six families from 1261-1968 and tucks in both historical and religious histories and uprisings. ![]()
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