The Paris Wife
Recommended by Wai Chee Dimock, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #1 in Paris, Ranked #2 in 1920S — see more rankings.
A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley.
Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness—until she meets Ernest Hemingway and her life changes forever. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group—the fabled “Lost Generation”—that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F.... more
Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness—until she meets Ernest Hemingway and her life changes forever. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group—the fabled “Lost Generation”—that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F.... more
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Wai Chee Dimock This book is told in the first person, in the voice of Hadley. In that way it’s a good complement to Monique Truong’s book, which is told in the voice of the cook. Paula McLain did a good job in terms of historical research, and in fleshing out Hadley’s psychology. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Paris Wife is ranked in the following categories:
- #15 in Adultery
- #29 in Alcoholism
- #27 in Author
- #21 in Beach Reading
- #56 in Book Club
- #15 in Calculus
- #65 in Chicago
- #20 in Divorce
- #18 in France
- #61 in Historical Fiction
- #7 in Infidelity
- #40 in Marriage
- #58 in Spain
- #81 in Vacation
- #75 in Wanderlust
- #16 in Writers
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