The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue Des Martyrs

by Elaine Sciolino

Book Overview

Elaine Sciolino, the former Paris Bureau Chief of the New York Times, invites us on a tour of her favorite Parisian street, offering an homage to street life and the pleasures of Parisian living. "I can never be sad on the rue des Martyrs," Sciolino explains, as she celebrates the neighborhood's rich history and vibrant lives. While many cities suffer from the leveling effects of globalization, the rue des Martyrs maintains its distinct allure...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393242374
• ISBN13: 9780393242379
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Good but not amazing

It seemed as though the author wrote this book to brag about all the things she gets to do in her life...there isn't really much of a story within the book, just random chapters on random subjects of her life.