Lullaby
by Leïla Slimani
Taste attributes: dramacrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringtroubled leadscomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeAn unsavoury novel that is serious, small-scale and intricate. Best if you like edge over warmth.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Open Library rating
4.5 / 5
2 ratings
About This Book
"Lorsque Myriam, mère de deux jeunes enfants, décide malgré les réticences de son mari de reprendre son activité au sein d'un cabinet d'avocats, le couple se met à la recherche d'une nounou. Après un casting sévère, ils engagent Louise, qui conquiert très vite l'affection des enfants et occupe progressivement une place centrale dans le foyer.
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- Author
- Leïla Slimani
- Published
- 2016
- Pages
- 228
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- Source
- Open Library
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