The novel tells the story of Yamina Taleb, an elderly Algerian woman living in a suburb of Paris with her family. Through her memories, the reader learns about her past life in Algeria and her present life in France.
The story explores the difficulties of immigrant life, family tensions, and the gap between generations. Yamina’s children struggle to find their identity in French society, while she remains strongly connected to her roots.
Overall, the book deals with themes of identity, migration, memory, and the meaning of home between two countries.