The basic idea is quite original: a man lies on his bed, never to budge, never speak, react ... And nobody knows why. His wife Helen, who know well thought oscillates between anger, spite and incomprehension. Once past the originality of the book, nothing more ... Indeed, the description of the reactions of their neighbors, friends and family is pretty well described (that's sometimes smile) but I'm not back in the book . Too bad, but does not take the mayonnaise!