This book was engaging and kept me interested, though it seems like something that would be turned into a Lifetime Movie. If you are interested in getting a sense of life in Paris, this is an decent read.

A little bit of a fun escapist novel, but it felt like work for some reason.

I couldn't put down. Kept wondering what would happen to all these characters. Nice resolution for some. Loved that my predictions for others didn't come to fruition. Also, now on a quest to find perfume I can dab on my "temples, wrists, behind ears, and between 4th and 5th fingers," without repelling my husband, causing myself a migraine, and/or annoying the bulk of my fellow pew friends on Sundays.

Biggest love in this book is the idea that maybe my benevolent impulses to save someone/ something, in spite of an annoying blindness to my own defects, issues, etc., is an American trait and suffered en masse by more than just a few...say, a whole host of different administrations!

Similar in theme to other books by Johnson (tension between Americans and members of other cultures). I do like how she mines the intricate rules and habits of different cultures to illustrate that tension.

I can't say L'Affaire was as good as LeDivorce, by any stretch of the imagination but I was pleasantly surprised. It's basic Diane Johnson, American girl making her way among Europeans. At times, I got annoyed at the leaps in plot that Johnson made but her single girl observations on domestic women vs. non-domestic women kept me laughing and yearning to turn the page. A good passive weekend read for anyone wanting a laugh or two. Plus, the ending sheds light on the idea that traditional romance isn't were the real fun is!

horrible book but i have to finish it.

trying to finish this book...about 100 pages left to go. I am finding this book not too great, don't like the plot.

update: i don't like the story at all and i haven't continue yet. Just thinking of finishing it make me throw this book!

one of my favorite diane johnson's novels.

Diane Johnson's writing style is dry and dense. I had to force myself to finish this book. Hard to believe that it's a New York Times Bestseller. Most of the characters are not likable and the ones who do come off as decent are not very interesting. Totally, don't understand why everyone wants to sleep with Emile, or why a dot com millionaire is dependent on fax machines. I also did not like all the cultural stereotypes.

I have enjoyed other books by Diane Johnson (Le Divorce). I love the integration of French language into the story. Amy, the American who has made her money from the dot com industry finds herself embroiled in difficult life situations for which she is a suspect. I am curious to see how Diane manipulates the story.

Beginning was interesting but lost the desire to read as soon as i found out she will not buy the chateau in France. I think it should have been an epilogue after that. This is find more catchy to read attention of reader.

All of Diane Johnson's books have made me smile and entertained me. I recommend if you like books about France and a woman making her way.