Margot Affair (Lemoine) - Book Reviews

Book Reviews
[A] gorgeous debut novel…. Even when Margot is at her most misguided, the reader aches for her. Lemoine… perfectly captures the heightened emotion and confusion of being a young woman with a bruised heart and limited experience. Though the book seems to be about an absent father, it's more about a tricky mother, and about motherhood in general. It asks the ultimate question about this most complicated of relationships: What will a mother do for her child?
Sarah Lyall - New York Times


[S]umptuous…. The eclectic cast and rich Parisian backdrop deepen this dramatic exploration of family and the trials of early adulthood. Francophiles and anyone who appreciates an emotionally rewarding story will enjoy Lemoine’s lush, well-crafted tale.
Publishers Weekly


This thoughtful and beautifully written first novel perfectly portrays the inner life of a teen as she navigates the path to adulthood. It's hard to put down and highly recommended for readers who love coming-of-age stories. —Catherine Coyne, Mansfield P.L., MA
Library Journal


[This] moody bildungsroman… moves at a satisfyingly quick pace, and Lemoine’s prose is visually and emotionally precise…. An engrossing, impressive debut novel that skillfully charts a young Frenchwoman’s coming-of-age.
Kirkus Reviews