Someone I loved

'Gavalda's talent for writing and her gift for dialogue make reading her work a delight' World Literature Today 'Gavalda sees through ordinary appearances to people's hidden longings... A gifted literary stylist.' Vogue 'The emotional balance has been rendered perfectly ... An author who deserves to be read by many outside her native France.' Book Diva 'Throughout this beautifully written book, conversations between Chloé and her father-in-law reveal a tale of betrayal, happiness and devotion to duty. This book above all shows that love in any time in our lives can conquer all.' Julie Knowles, Waterstones Lancaster 'Gavalda sees through ordinary appearances to people's hidden longings - A gifted literary stylist.' Vogue 'A novel full of grace and uncluttered prose.' L'Express 'A literary phenomenon - Anna Gavalda raises the bar with her first novel.' Le Monde 'Gavalda's talent for writing and her gift for dialogue make reading her work a delight' World Literature Today 'Gavalda writes warm hearted fiction with plenty of emotion, culture and thoughtfulness' - Telegraph