In the original, Anna Gavalda’s new novel is simply called La Consolante («Consolation») — this is the last game of the game, which is played solely for the pleasure and consolation of the losers. Exhausted by life, the successful Parisian architect Charles Balanda is just one of the latter.
In the original, Anna Gavalda’s new novel is simply called La Consolante («Consolation») — this is the last game of the game, which is played solely for the pleasure and consolation of the losers. Exhausted by life, the successful Parisian architect Charles Balanda is just one of the latter. At the beginning of the novel, he receives a telegram about the death of his friend’s mother, with whom he was once in love. Having plunged into memories, Charles emerges with hope in his heart, which is soon justified. This is a sentimental, warm and kind fairy tale. Especially for the lonely and confident that they are no longer with anyone and never. “Always,” Gavalda smiles radiantly and very convincingly. Well, how can you not believe her?
AST: Astrel, 608 p.