The Silence and the Rage

“A social novel that tells the story of the transformation of the old France and magnifies what we love about Lemaitre: his storytelling eloquence, his language, his ironic dialogue, and the humanity of his characters.”—Le Parisien

“Lemaitre continues his thrilling saga of France in the twentieth century…With the virtuosity of a magician, he brings to life the hatreds, fears, and desires of the era.”—Le Nouvel Observateur

“A fraught but dynamic family, grown children struggling for emancipation, fragile traditions about to be shaken up…The tone is lively, often funny. The chapters are pacy…Lemaitre’s fans will recognize here his obsessions: the body, desire, a damaged childhood, legitimacy, and revenge.”—Le Monde des Livres

“Great art…Lemaitre’s books combine narrative efficiency with the pleasures of embracing history through its blind spots.”—Le Figaro

“Lemaitre takes us into the upheavals of an era, particularly when women begin to move from silence to anger…A devastating seduction.”—Le Point

“Terrific…The Pelletier family is a web of contradictions rich in narrative possibilities.”—Le Soir