L'anniversaire

The cozy, close-knit community feels so vivid — I wonder if the author's own experiences influenced this atmosphere or if it was purely imagined.

The story builds up to some big secrets, but I found myself wanting a bit more momentum. Was that intentional to build suspense or just how the story flowed?

The characters' choices felt deeply intertwined with their hidden pasts. Did anyone else feel like the secrets made them more relatable or frustrating?