Carved in the Sand

Style and Technique

Michel Bussi’s style in «Carved in the Sand» is marked by refined ease and subtle psychological depth, with each word polished to a shine. The author’s language is rich in metaphors and vivid imagery, allowing the reader not only to follow the plot but to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of postwar France. Bussi skillfully employs flashbacks and shifts in perspective, creating a complex, multilayered narrative structure where past and present intertwine like threads in the tapestry of memory. The dialogues are lively and natural, while the descriptions of nature and the characters’ inner worlds are poetic and tinged with gentle melancholy. The author masterfully plays with the reader’s expectations, using unexpected twists, red herrings, and the gradual unveiling of secrets, making the novel not only gripping but deeply human, with every detail serving to illuminate the themes of love, loss, and hope.