--- product_id: 1210642 title: "Paris Stories (New York Review Books Classics)" brand: "mavis gallantmichael ondaatje" price: "106.75 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1210642-paris-stories-new-york-review-books-classics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Paris Stories (New York Review Books Classics) **Brand:** mavis gallantmichael ondaatje **Price:** 106.75 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paris Stories (New York Review Books Classics) by mavis gallantmichael ondaatje - **How much does it cost?** 106.75 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1210642-paris-stories-new-york-review-books-classics) ## Best For - mavis gallantmichael ondaatje enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mavis gallantmichael ondaatje brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Paris Stories (New York Review Books Classics) ## Images ![Paris Stories (New York Review Books Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kjhQUxDuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars An Acquired Taste *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014* From a celebrated writer such as Mavis Gallant, I expected more. It was certainly brilliantly written and observed but too often the stories left one with a feeling of incompleteness. Of course, that is the Gallant style: suggest rather than state, swerve rather than go in a straight line. Also, the recurrent theme - nomads trying to find their place in the world and failing to do so - is necessarily melancholy. Thus many of those stories leave one with a desire to see some sort of conclusion that never comes and that can be a disappointing reading experience.On the other hand, once one realizes that this is inherent in Gallant's "New Yorker" style of writing, then one can simply go ahead and savor it. It's like an acquired taste (as one of the other reviewers here aptly suggested). Accept the Gallant premise and enjoy the richness and subtlety of her writing... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Short Story Artist Extraordinaire *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2014* 'Paris Stories' by Mavis Gallant (1922-2014) is to be savored like a fine French meal. She was a Canadian reporter first in Montreal but her true love was writing fiction. In 1950 she moved to Paris to pursue her dream and remained there as an ex-pat breathing in the atmosphere while writing short stories. It was beneficial to read the 'Afterword' at the back first. It is a short story in itself, telling a little about her history, life and writing style. She can magically take a slice of a character's life and show the human side of him or her in a concise, witty way. She places the protagonist in a Paris apartment, street, cafe or Riviera hotel and these places seem like characters as well. Gallant has left the world with a legacy of brilliant short stories which require a slow reading pace to savor each turn of a phrase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Love her *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013* Mavis Gallant takes you to the idealized European streets you imagined before arriving. Her stories have rich characters and settings; maybe not much happens in the way of action or conversation because what she conveys is deeper than that. Many times you're in their heads and their histories, rather than the here-and-now. It reads like a dreamy nostalgia. Also interesting is a story that may have been a precursor to Michael Ondaatje's "The English Patient." He wrote the introduction to this collection and her influence on him, his enthusiasm for her, is expressed pretty openly. Anyways. If you like Ondaatje and you dream of going to a Europe that doesn't quite exist anymore (except for pockets of Spain which seems to be 40 years behind the rest of the continent), then you will love this collection. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1210642-paris-stories-new-york-review-books-classics](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1210642-paris-stories-new-york-review-books-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*