Delicacy

David Foenkinos

Dec 2011 · A&C Black

About this eBook

He was passing by, she kissed him without thinking. Now she wonders whether she did the right thing. But Natalie isn't certain of anything anymore. One minute she was a happily married young woman, successful in her career, and convinced the future was full of promise. But when her husband was run over by a car, her whole world was turned upside down. Years later, still bruised with grief but desperate to move on with her life, she impulsively kisses her colleague Markus. For Natalie, the kiss is just a gratuitous act. For the awkward, unassuming Markus, it is the moment at which he falls hopelessly, helplessly in love. But how will he ever convince such a beautiful, intelligent but confused young woman that he is the man who can bring her back to life?

Ratings and reviews

Definitely a good choice for killing time, to let yourself flow with Natalie's love life; despite the fact that the plot is a bit flat, I like the sense of humor throughout the book

About the author

David Foenkinos is a French novelist and playwright. His novels have been translated into fifteen languages and have won awards around the world. DELICACY was nominated for all five major French literary prizes-the first novel ever to win that distinction. David lives in Paris.