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At times this books shows all of Enard’s writing ability and is therefore a very fine book indeed. But I did not enjoy it as much as other of his books. Towards the end it also felt a little disjointed to me.

Yet, as with everything I have read by Enard, and I think I gave now read all of his books translated into English, this is a deep, thoughtful and complex novel about the experiences of an immigrant from Morocco coming to Europe. The central character is presented sympathetically and as well as the immigrant experience it traces the story of a man transitioning from boyhood to manhood and dealing with the challenges life throws at him - some of his own making.