La vie devant soi
By Romain Gary (pseud. för Émelie Ajar.)
2013
Noémie Rosati plans to do
Summary
La vie devant soi raconte l’histoire, dans le quartier de Belleville, à Paris, d’un petit garçon arabe orphelin, Momo, et d’une dame juive, âgée, malade, Madame Rosa, qui garde dans son appartement des enfants dont les mères travaillent ou ont disparu.
Community Reviews
Readers find 'La vie devant soi' deeply moving and humorously poignant, capturing the unique bond between Momo, a young Arab boy, and Madame Rosa, an elderly Jewish woman. The novel's blend of emotional depth and quirky narrative style, seen through the eyes of a child, resonates strongly, making it a touching exploration of themes like love, aging, and societal issues. While some initially struggle with the childlike perspective and raw language, many end up cherishing the heartfelt and humorous storytelling.
👍 Unique narrative voice and emotional depth.
👎 Child narrator's perspective might be off-putting initially.
