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Lauren Parvizi, the author of “La Vie, According to Rose,” has written a provocative, memorable, and heartfelt novel. The genres for this book are fiction, women’s fiction, and contemporary. I love how the author vividly describes her dramatically flawed characters as complex and complicated. Emotionally, my reaction was screaming and shaking some selfish characters. In life, there are givers and takers. In this book, the author discusses the importance of self-worth, finding and accepting oneself, second chances, finding a balance, and the importance of family and friends.
Is it possible to move to another country to escape unhappiness and defeat? The protagonist, Rose Zadeh, is a people pleaser. Rose puts the demands of her family, job, and anyone who asks for anything before her own needs. “NO” is not in her vocabulary, and when she is disappointed and not rewarded for her efforts and help, Rose decides to use her three-week vacation to go to Paris to find her dreams.
I accompany Rose to Paris, where she meets new people and has to differentiate between healthy and toxic relationships. The author uses a sensory approach to describe the characters, events, places, and scenery. I can taste, smell, feel, touch, and hear the foods, the sights, and the music. Rose has many new adventures, unexpected visitors, and memories from back home. One thing is for sure: Rose must advocate for herself. Rose has to discover where home is and if running away can solve one’s problems. I highly recommend this thought-provoking novel.
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