Happy as if God were in France

Author: Marc Dugan
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: "Happier Than God in France" is a selected work of French literature for the "Best Foreign Novel of the 21st Century" award in 2002. "Happier Than God in France" is an ancient German proverb that praises the French for living a carefree and blissful life. However, during World War II, Germany occupied France. The book tells the story of this historical period. The protagonist, Garmier, is a kind-hearted young man, but fate forces him to involuntarily get involved in the war, becoming an outstanding intelligence officer who helps the Allies sink German submarines, making significant contributions to the war's victory. However, he also feels deeply uneasy, because the German sailors are very friendly to him; they are also victims of fascist rule. The novel, written in clear and fluent language with vivid and touching plots, describes the adventures and emotional experiences of an ordinary person, reflecting the absurdity of war from a humanitarian perspective and embodying humanity's longing for peace, love, and a happy life. It is an extraordinary masterpiece in French anti-war literature.