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title: "The President's Hat"
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# The President's Hat

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The President's Hat : Antoine Laurain, Jane Aitken (Translator), Emily Boyce (Translator), Louise Rogers Lalaurie: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: A delightful and simple read - Some of the best stories are the most simple ones. The concept of the a life changing hat was brilliant and the prose, light and easy. I loved the characters - all of them endearing and unique in their own way. It had just the right balance of seriousness, humour and adventure and you just had to keep turning the pages because you wanted to know where the hat ended up. If you want to know - you'll have to read it yourself :0) I highly recommend this as an uncomplicated and enjoyable read and excellent if you're looking for something short and sweet for your getaway this summer.
Review: Courage, Mon Brave! - France has moved on a lot since I was confined to the language lab, and this is a snapshot of the 80s, after my release. The author admits his return to this period was for reasons of nostalgia, but you don't have to be a Francophile to enjoy it for yourself. With a premise reminiscent of the plot of The Mask, the hat in the title changes the lives of all who wear it, giving them courage. A mild-mannered accountant holds his own against a domineering colleague, impressing his boss and gaining promotion. A put-upon mistress finds the pluck to end her affair with the married man she never goes out with. A blocked perfumer, five years under psychoanalysis, dons the Homburg, dismisses his shrink and scores a final hit with his legendary nose, recombining different elements from the story. An aristocrat declares his inner socialist. The smells, the tastes and the textures of the period are rendered here for you to relish. I even discovered a French affair with technology, pre-dating the PC, that I was totally unaware of before. Just surrender to the narrative and let yourself be carried along by the unfolding story. A delightful, humorous, satisfying read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 218,449 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 578 in Cultural Heritage Fiction 6,655 in Humorous Fiction 9,262 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,284) |
| Dimensions  | 13.34 x 1.91 x 20.32 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 1908313471 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1908313478 |
| Item weight  | 213 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 208 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Mar. 2013 |
| Publisher  | Gallic Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightful and simple read
*by M***M on 4 April 2014*

Some of the best stories are the most simple ones. The concept of the a life changing hat was brilliant and the prose, light and easy. I loved the characters - all of them endearing and unique in their own way. It had just the right balance of seriousness, humour and adventure and you just had to keep turning the pages because you wanted to know where the hat ended up. If you want to know - you'll have to read it yourself :0) I highly recommend this as an uncomplicated and enjoyable read and excellent if you're looking for something short and sweet for your getaway this summer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Courage, Mon Brave!
*by S***R on 20 August 2013*

France has moved on a lot since I was confined to the language lab, and this is a snapshot of the 80s, after my release. The author admits his return to this period was for reasons of nostalgia, but you don't have to be a Francophile to enjoy it for yourself. With a premise reminiscent of the plot of The Mask, the hat in the title changes the lives of all who wear it, giving them courage. A mild-mannered accountant holds his own against a domineering colleague, impressing his boss and gaining promotion. A put-upon mistress finds the pluck to end her affair with the married man she never goes out with. A blocked perfumer, five years under psychoanalysis, dons the Homburg, dismisses his shrink and scores a final hit with his legendary nose, recombining different elements from the story. An aristocrat declares his inner socialist. The smells, the tastes and the textures of the period are rendered here for you to relish. I even discovered a French affair with technology, pre-dating the PC, that I was totally unaware of before. Just surrender to the narrative and let yourself be carried along by the unfolding story. A delightful, humorous, satisfying read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming book, full of positivity
*by J***U on 6 July 2013*

Immediately, Daniel is a character who is easy to connect to. He is in a restaurant having a rare "bachelor evening" when Francois Mitterrand sits on the table next to him. FM leaves without his hat and Daniel, in an unusual moment of impulse, decides to take it. I have had bad experiences with translations, as this is, of late but was completely delighted with this book. The description of inner feelings is amazing and I found myself rereading some sections to make sure I had picked up every word. It is a small book (approx 200 pages) with very short chapters, making for a quick read. The hat passes from person to person and the book seems to be becoming a series of related short stories. I started to feel a bit disappointed with that idea as I felt I wanted to know more about each of the characters, so was delighted that the book is more complex. There is a bit of mystery, a bit of magic and a lot of Paris, all mixed up with great dollops of positivity. The story is set in 1986/87 and there are many nostalgic references to the era. The setting is quite subtle and does not take over the plot but is a definite period. Well worth reading for something a bit different.

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