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Hunting and Gathering (novel)
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Wikipedia article
'Hunting and Gathering' is a 2004 novel by the French writer Anna Gavalda. Its original French title is 'Ensemble, c'est tout', which means "Being together, period". The narrative follows an anorexic young woman who struggles with the neuroses, both of her own and of people around her. The book was adapted into a 2007 film with the same title, directed by Claude Berri.
Reception
Gerry Feehily reviewed the book for 'The Independent', and saw a parallel between its themes and those in 'Candide' by Voltaire: "But Voltaire was pulling our leg. Candide is a starry-eyed idiot whose idealism is dashed to bits by the horrors of absolutist Europe. His resignation is inevitable. With Gavalda, resignation, a longing for stasis, is a virtue. That she has a worldwide audience suggests she has tapped into a mood which many people share."
See also
* 2004 in literature
* Contemporary French literature
References
Category:2004 novels
Category:French romance novels
Category:French novels adapted into films
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