Genre: Historical fiction
Sent in by: Kate, Exeter
The Reprieve, the second in Sartre's Roads to Freedom trilogy, and follows the lives of a plethora of different characters in France in 1938, as they await news from the Munich conference. The French army is mobilised, Mathieu is called up, and Sartre boldly recreates a hugely significant moment in modern history.
This is not an easy read, with the narrative slipping swiftly and easily between characters in different situations, and a whole host of names to keep track of. However, it is a brilliantly crafted portrait of France on the brink of war.
