Service95 Recommends is the home of the books we love and reviews from our contributors. Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan is a bittersweet tale about teenager Cecile’s attempts to understand and control the world around her.
What We Say: “Seventeen-year-old Cécile spends her summer basking in freedom, indulging in lazy days and fleeting romances on the sun-drenched French Riviera. But when her carefree life with her widowed father is disrupted by his decision to remarry, the golden haze of summer takes a darker turn. As the tension intensifies, Cécile is forced to grapple with her emotions and the complex dynamics of her changing family. It’s an elegant, nostalgic read that’s simmering with heat.” – Samantha de Haas
What They Say: “”This sexy, poignant, moving and brief book is a must read.” – Helena Frith Powell
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Samantha de Haas is the Creative Production Manager at Service95
