Initially I was very excited about reading this book. I'd added it to my Goodreads TBR list some time ago. Then I stumbled across a second hand copy, and went to Goodreads to amend it to "Am Reading", which is when I saw the vast array of differing reviews, so I started the book not at all sure how I was going to feel about it. 
 I am definitely in the camp of "I Loved It". I loved how Hemingway's life evolved. I loved the seamless mix of historical accuracy with the required moments of fiction. I loved (and as horrified) by the vivid descriptions of bull fighting and of falling out of love. 
 Yes, I can understand why some people would give this book a low rating, it has the capacity to destroy your perceptions of Hemingway. But every genius has a beginning, and a back story, and this back story has been beautifully and sensitively written. Can I say again that I loved it? 
 Given that my favourite movie is "Midnight in Paris" I may have had a tinge of bias when I read The Paris Wife, but if you love books about Paris, the literary and art world of the 20's and 30's, then this book is well worth your time.