Zut, and Other Parisians

"Zut and Other Parisians" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, is a set of funny stories from the early 1900s that looks at the strange and unique qualities of people living in Paris. It focuses on amazing characters, such as a fluffy angora cat called Zut, and the Caille with Sergeot families, that are rivals because of their stores. This book lets you enjoy the funny interactions and captivating charm of Parisian life, which is full of delightful comedy and energy. The story begins by showing Jean-Baptiste Caille, a seller of groceries, and Hippolyte Sergeot, who cuts hair, and their families, who are neighbors on a busy street, and how their lives are exciting yet difficult. Alexandrine Caille, is jealous, as Hippolyte’s new shop makes a lot of money, and this is the main reason they fight. A chubby white cat named Zut makes the situation even funnier, who doesn’t care about the fighting but both families really want him. The story shows how rivalry and jealousy, and how funny everyday life in Paris, can be, setting the stage for the rest of the book.