This book is absolutely brilliant.
This book is not plot driven but it is paced
This book dealt with tough themes and was difficult to read in places

Sadly, I did not have time to read this book before it was archived, however, I still believe it is a worthwhile read!

Thank you #netgalley and @unboundbooks for this e-ARC in return for my honest review.

Set in France in 2015 we follow the story of two English cousins in the search for their past.
It's also a love letter to Paris. This is a great novel.

This is a poignant and interesting story about two cousins, Nick and Larry, and their search for identity and belonging at a time and in a place where they feel disconnected and unsure.

The relationship and closeness between the characters shines through the book and both men are likeable and interesting characters. You are taken on a journey with them and really see their development and rejoice or despair in their discoveries along the way.

The novel is set against the backdrop of Paris during the 2015 terrorist attacks. The beauty of the streets, restaurants and landmarks is contradicted by the fracture, destruction and terror of the attacks.

This is cleverly mirrored in the novel as the light humour and “banter” is balanced with the themes of rejection, identity and loss.

This book is beautifully crafted, especially the dialogue between the main characters and although not my usual fast paced read, is one I have thoroughly enjoyed reading.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

There's a lot going on in this novel, and when you finish it, you need to stop and process what you just read. The story takes place in Paris, just after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. The main character thinks he's Jewish, and has always wanted to be. But isn't sure.
Paris has always been a complicated place to be Jewish . It still is.

Even though this book is written by someone named Jude Cook, I will avoid making a joke about it being a "cook book" because I'm sure the author is sick of hearing that joke.
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