Adèle.

"Adèle" by Leïla Slimani is a riveting delve into the mind of its titular character, Adèle Robinson, a woman living in Paris who is ensnared by her own insatiable hunger for illicit affairs, despite an outwardly perfect life as a journalist with a loving husband and son. Through Adèle's story, Slimani masterfully paints a portrait of Paris that contrasts its surface glamour with the protagonist's internal tumult and moral descent. Set against the backdrop of the city's alluring yet indifferent façade, "Adèle" explores the themes of addiction, desire, and the search for identity in the modern world. This book is not just a narrative about personal upheaval; it's a provocative examination of the complexities of femininity and the perpetual quest for fulfillment in the City of Light.