Readers have mixed feelings about Serge Joncour's portrayal of a family's life during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some appreciate the engaging family dynamics and the soothing presence of nature and animals, others find the theme of the pandemic too recent and the story somewhat lackluster. The novel is generally described as easy to read, with a mix of ordinary and touching moments, but some criticize it for lacking depth in secondary plots and being slow to start.

👍 Engaging family dynamics and soothing nature scenes

👎 Pandemic theme may feel too recent and raw for some