![]() Raymond and Cécile are spending a long summer on the French Riviera with the father’s latest fling, Elsa. When I read the back of the book, I was worried that the plot might have a slight ‘Lolita’ type angle, but luckily it’s nothing of the sort, unless something went way over my head! Together they are happy taking life as it comes and enjoying every moment. Written ten years after Gigi, Bonjour Tristesse also revolves around a rebellious girl, living an odd – and in those times shocking – lifestyle. In Cécile’s case however, the lifestyle is a luxury of endless lazy days and late night parties. Since her mother’s death a couple of years earlier, she’s been living with her libertine father, Raymond. It’s a very small book and reminds me a bit of another skinny, French novel by Colette. ![]() The plot sounded intriguing and so when I saw it on the shelf at Oxfam, I took it as a sign. ![]() I first heard of Bonjour Tristesse through a review at Literary Relish (which I highly suggest you read!) and after that, reviews started popping up on other blogs all over the Internet. ![]()
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