Its sentences are meticulously simple, embodying the voice of the protagonist - direct, almost flippant, cutting through emotions and relationships. Debré condenses what others might say in hundreds of words to a single sentence.
The protagonist and the author 'lay bare' their lives, embracing honesty over societal roles. Debré's narrative shocks French readers with her bold recount of sexuality, earning both awards and controversy.
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