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Jul 06, 2015Wong_Anne rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Three years previously, Nicolas Duhamel’s first novel was published – to great acclaim and fame. The book was loosely based on his own experience of learning that was father was adopted. Since the book’s publication Nicolas has toured the world, basking in attention and becoming, self-obsessed. He has received a staggering advance for his second novel, which he is unable to write. The story takes place over a three day period while Nicolas and his latest GF are vacationing in the uber-exclusive Italian island resort – Gallo Nero. Nicolas alternates between wanting to be recognized and wanting to be unburdened by fame. It is revealed that he has alienated long-time friends, neglected his widowed mother, and has used modern technology to make some unwise decisions. The authour has tied the climax of the book to a famous marine disaster. I am a bit ambivalent about the ending.