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A l'adresse du bonheur

by Lorraine Fouchet, published on March 3, 2022 by Éditions Héloïse D'Ormesson.


His favorite quote:

“His memory associates significant events with the dishes that accompanied them.

His mother died one day of plum cake.



Why this book?

  • Because Lorraine Fouchet has a sense of formula

    that hits the mark and she manages to make people smile, even in the most dramatic moments.

  • Because this family chronicle is rich in magical moments

    that make you want to raise your glass and devour good Breton dishes.

  • Because the novelist has musical tastes as diverse as they are varied

    .

    She cites Jean Ferrat as well as Frank Sinatra, Pharell Williams, Diana Ross, Cesaria Evora or Françoise Hardy.

  • Because the generosity of the story does incredible good

    in these complicated times.

    Love and friendship are celebrated just as much as blood families or those that we invent.

  • Because we would like to stay in this house

    and on this island to meet Adeline and her family (and eat mussels and pancakes while drinking champagne).

  • Because, yes, Far Breton is like revenge,

    it is eaten cold but it is much better and tastier.

The essentials in 2 minutes

The plot.

Adeline Saint-Jarme's family has rented their old childhood home to celebrate the grandmother's 80th birthday there, a good opportunity to take stock of their relationships, tame the secrets of the past and prepare for the future.

Characters.

Adeline, the grandmother.

His children, stepchildren, grandchildren.

Friends and enemies.

Foreigners.

All of them are extremely endearing.

Places.

The island of Groix, a character in its own right in the novel.

The time.

Nowadays, but a bit in the past too.

The author.

During the pandemic, Lorraine Fouchet resumed her white doctor's coat to help in vaccination centers.

But she is best known for her magical books like Between Sky and Lou, Everything You're Going to Live and Facing the Boundless Sea.

This book was read with.

Lots of joy and a few bursts of laughter.

A few tears too and a devouring hunger!

This novel opens the appetite for good things of all kinds.

There are even cooking recipes at the end.

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