Victor

Synopsis of Victor

Victor is a charming octogenarian and former bookseller who, after being found in a state of despair by his neighbor Alice, is taken in by the Saillard family. What begins as an act of generosity fueled by a magazine feature, soon turns into an unexpected experience. As Victor settles in, he reveals a complex personality full of manipulations, petty scams, and a streak of malice that will test everyone around him, profoundly changing the lives of his hosts.

This satirical novel by Michèle Fitoussi explores with irony and sharpness the position of the elderly in contemporary society. With a captivating literary style, the work has been acclaimed for its ability to portray human contradictions and was adapted into a film, establishing itself as an essential read in modern French literature.