Bringing his trademark style and charming whimsy, Antoine Laurain’s new novel of intrigue, murder and neighbourly curiosity is sure to delight fans old and new. Nathalia, a young photographer, has been seeing a therapist. Having accidentally photographed a murder, she finds that she can no longer do her job. Instead, Doctor Faber suggests that she write about the neighbours she idly observes in the building across the street. But as these written snapshots become increasingly detailed, he starts to wonder how she can possibly know so much about them. With each session, Doctor Faber and his mysterious patient will get closer and closer to the truth. But are the stories Nathalia submits each week as she claims… Bestselling author Antoine Laurain serves up a dose of suspense and intrigue in Rear Window with a Parisian heart.
Review
French Windows is a compelling and beautifully-written character-driven story with an intriguing twist that I did not expect. If you are looking for a fast-paced crime thriller, French Windows may not be the book for you. However, if you are looking for a more literary narrative with an exploration of psychoanalysis and the being, it is the perfect fit. The insight into the various beings who Nathalia observes is fascinating, and the way in which it all comes together in the end is masterfully done. And the ending… well I was definitely shocked. I will absolutely be looking out for more Laurain works in the future.
