In her latest novel, Noemi Genie takes us back in time to a world where identity is defined by occupation, not race. In order to understand the nature of relationships, it helps to appreciate the concept of nationality. Nationality is the division of human beings into distinct groups based on their physical characteristics such as height, age, gender, or even color. In Genie’s world, nationality is the driving force behind much of what goes on in her simpleton-driven life.
The premise of the story follows Genie, who happens to be from France, with her American husband and three children. At the start of their relationship, she seems to get along very well with the Americans, but as life progresses she begins to feel more distant from them, until the family finds itself in a state of constant chaos; as a result, she leaves. Once outside of her environment, the American customs and beliefs begin to intrude upon her life, making her feel increasingly alienated and disoriented. She begins to question herself and the decisions she has made in her life, as well as the love she has for her husband.
As the plot unfolds, we learn more about the dynamics of a typical American family, as well as the dynamics of a typical French one. We are introduced to a plethora of cultural differences and how those differences affect the daily lives of the people involved. Noemi Genie offers an interesting glimpse of the relationships that are faced by many couples around the globe, where traditional values clash and identity is threatened by the very factors that made them together in the first place. This engaging tale is one that will make readers think long and hard about the things they value in their lives. The characters are relatable and memorable, and Noemi Genie is certain to please her fans of romance and the visual stimulation they seek in novels.