"Deft and illuminating . . . an enjoyably subjective trawl through different literary genres, from novels and poetry to plays and short stories--and a great deal more . . . Mr. Donaldson-Evans is expert at detecting the wider cultural effects that certain French books have had." " --Wall Street Journal"
"Elegant, evocative, and always to the point, this collection unerringly points the reader in the right direction, toward enjoying some of the greatest of the world's literature." --Lynn Hunt, professor, modern European history, UCLA
"One hundred tasty, satisfying hors d'oeuvres to prepare the reader's palate for the main course--the actual reading of these great French books." --Bob Mitchell, author, "Match Made in Heaven"
"Readers will appreciate this concise and vibrantly written invitation to survey the best and brightest authors of one of the great literatures on the planet . . . Enjoy!" --Francois Rigolot, professor, French literature, Princeton University
"This witty and learned presentation of 'One Hundred Great French Books' is a delight. It offers a pithy overview of French and francophone literature . . . and will whet the appetite of newcomers and seasoned readers of French alike." --Cathy Yandell, French professor, Carleton College
"This work doesn't contain a single boring entry; each one presents useful insights. Entries include a brief summary and commentary and run no more than two pages. A wide spectrum of literary genres, styles, and formats are covered." "--Library Journal"