For seventy years of Noah, his wife Marianne has a party. On this occasion, children and grandchildren come to spend a few days in Brittany. In this polyphonic narrative takes place over six days, one slips in turn into the skin of each. A family where Achilles, the eldest son from the first marriage of Noah always feels left out. He traveled from the US with triplets but Beth what suits everyone. Lena feels exhausted. Mother of two young children, she oscillates between melancholy and sadness. Achilles, still considered irresponsible came with his new girlfriend at the time. His daughter Scarlett, 13, was raised by Noah and Marianne from a young age. And finally, there is the younger Stella who asks about his place in the family. His birth occurred shortly after the tragic death of Violet. The saeur she has never known, that which nobody dares to speak. Without revealing any, between childhood memories and reunions, each appears with his doubts and blues to the soul. and these are adults who seek solace in their family.
This is an enjoyable read but I left with a feeling of déjà read.