Loyalty and fidelity

The title sums up the criticism on its own the latest novel by Jean-Christophe Rufin.
This very short opus, which changes the usual codes do not mean uninteresting. Quite the contrary! I can not describe the content to avoid spoilers. But also because for me it is not to remember the history of this book but the themes on which we impose Rufin reflection.
As usual, writing Rufin is beautiful, simple and fluid. We take great pleasure in reading this novel in one sitting. Reading is easy and the pages turn without noticing.
The book is constructed so keep the suspense almost to the end. And what a success! Rufin made us really marinate Completion end before we unveil the late history of the word The End? It is romantic and certainly expected in my case. Maybe it will not happen because of all this conclusion uses the sensitive side of the player. Everything will depend on his "personal involvement" in reading ...
Nevertheless, even if a longer development would not have been refused, Rufin allows us
question the war (the story takes place after the First World War), usefulness (or uselessness), fidelity and loyalty to his ideals, pacifism and humanism ... and love! that would not be out of love! Including choices "stupid" to satisfy his pride! As much should we then recognize and admit ...
The choice of the dog is moving. He is faithful to his master by nature whatever happens. The man's strength!
A great novel as exciting qu'émouvant despite its low number of pages. This book has a buzz and I understand
Why! It is a success for me. Jai loved, this is the very large Rufin I highly recommend !!!