I love how this felt like a love-letter to the streets of New York City, but ended up with a small footnote to Montreal too. I loved the relationship Henri had with his uncle, and how not only him, but his family, would go to his uncle for difficult conversations. I loved the way his mum was striving for her own new pathway, and his dad was willing to evolve to support his son. I loved the way Henri’s relationship with his parents was written, which felt genuine and relatable. Montreal is nothing like Manhattan it’s smaller and more concentrated, and unlike the city that never sleeps,
But what I really appreciated about this book was the level of depth in all other aspects just under the surface. Charming as a Verb felt like a great encapsulation of end-of-high-school, beginning-of-the-rest-of-your-life, with all the pressures that comes with it. This book was just what I wanted, and needed, to pick up, and I really enjoyed the audiobook version.Īlthough this book was predictable at times, I found myself easily falling into this story, rooting for Henri much more than I expected to, and falling in love with his best friend Ming. Sometimes you just want a book that might not absolutely blow your mind, but will be a thoroughly enjoyable end of summer contemporary. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy.
But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, the dutiful first-generation Haitian son, and the trusted dog walker for his wealthy New York City neighbors. Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone.
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