Welcome to your September read: My Favourite by Sarah Jollien-Fardel, translated by Holly James.
In this moving and intimate novel, Sarah Jollien Fardel invites us into the life of a woman shaped by the scars of her past. We go on a journey through themes of survival, healing, and the complexity of personal identity.
Written with raw honesty, the narrative explores the lasting impact of trauma and the quiet journey toward reclaiming one’s self. The prose is sharp yet tender, crafting each sentence with care, as if to hold space for both pain and hope. Her language is sparse and yet holds a quiet intensity.
At its core, My Favourite is a study of resilience. The kind born from the hardest of experiences. The protagonist's struggle to find peace within herself, after years of silent suffering, echoes the universal search for belonging and self-worth.
This is a novel about the spaces between hurt and healing, past and present, and the complexities that lie within.