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Anagrama

The gratitudes

The gratitudes

Our review

De Vigan gives us a truly beautiful story about Michka, a woman who, upon losing her words due to aphasia, begins a race against time to utter the most important word: thank you. Accompanied by Marie, a young woman who visits her devotedly, and Jérôme, the speech therapist who tries to rescue her lost words.

It is a work of extreme delicacy. It doesn't seek easy sentimentality, but rather the naked truth of what it means to say goodbye to life having closed all doors. The author handles language with astonishing precision, reminding us that what is left unsaid often weighs the most.

The vital importance of giving thanks before it's too late.

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Synopsis

Michka is losing her speech. Words escape her, get mixed up, transform into others. A former proofreader for a magazine, she watches her life's tool crumble as she moves into a nursing home. But before silence is complete, Michka has a mission: to find the couple who saved her from the Nazis during the occupation to thank them. Through the voices of those around her, we witness a tribute to memory, solidarity, and the vital importance of giving thanks before it's too late.

About the Author

Delphine de Vigan (France, 1966) is one of the most respected and best-selling voices in contemporary French narrative. She rose to international fame with Nothing Holds Back the Night, where she dissected her family history. Winner of prestigious awards such as the Prix Renaudot and the Goncourt des Lycéens, her works stand out for their profound psychological insight and refined style that explores the wounds of modern society.

Technical details

  • Author: Delphine de Vigan

  • Publisher: Anagrama

  • Pages: 174

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Edition: 2026

  • ISBN: 9788433980830

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