Author(s): Dominique Barbéris

General Fiction

'This atmospheric novel plunges us into the folds of our own emotions thanks to a richly evocative style. It has the troubling melancholy of Modiano's novels and the charm of Rohmer's films.' - Gael

Matilda Bookshop Review

This is an elegant and nostalgic portrayal of a Sunday afternoon in the leafy outskirts of Paris. Through the subtle observations of her protagonists, Barbéris captures delicate sensory details that evoke the character of this suburban setting. A pervading sense of melancholy is conveyed through the ephemeral presence of trains, light, and water, as two sisters reflect on preoccupations and tensions of their past and present. Fans of Jhumpa Lahiri's Whereabouts and Jessica Au’s Cold Enough for Snow will appreciate this atmospheric, contemplative work. Georgia