Les Belles Promesses
Les Belles Promesses
8.2/10
Summary
Tout commence par un incendie, un bébé… et un sanglier. Paris est transformé par des travaux titanesques, le cœur d’un homme est écartelé, le monde rural menacé, des femmes sortent de l’oubli, et les membres de la famille Pelletier, toujours plus proches de nous, marchent inexorablement vers leur destin. Au terme d’un effroyable dilemme moral, ce sera l’effondrement ou l’apothéose. Par bonheur, le chat Joseph veille encore.
Community Reviews
Readers have warmly embraced 'Les Belles Promesses,' finding it a fitting and thrilling conclusion to Pierre Lemaitre's saga. The novel's rich tapestry of characters and historical backdrop during the Trente Glorieuses captivates, with its blend of personal drama and broader societal changes. While the narrative's pace and complexity are generally praised, some noted occasional sluggishness and predictability. Overall, the book's emotional depth and narrative twists have left a strong impression, making it a memorable read.
👍 Captivating blend of personal drama and historical depth.
👎 Some found the pacing occasionally slow.
