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  A profound and moving exploration of life, class, and friendship set in a Parisian apartment building, told through the perspectives of a reclusive concierge and a precocious young girl.

  
  

  Full Synopsis Spoiler Alert!

  Rating: 2.6

  Genres Fiction, Philosophical Novel

  Original language: fr

  Stars

  Renée Michel

  Paloma Josse

  Kakuro Ozu

  Creators

  Muriel Barbery (author)

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