Do You Like Brahms

Summary

The novel «Do You Like Brahms» by Françoise Sagan delves into the intricate relationships between its three main characters: Paula, Roger, and Simon. Paula, a successful and independent woman, is in a long-term but unstable relationship with Roger, who frequently cheats on her. During this time, she meets the young and passionate Simon, who genuinely falls in love with her. Paula finds herself torn between the stability and familiarity with Roger and the new, yet uncertain feelings for Simon. The novel explores themes of love, loneliness, and the pursuit of happiness, while questioning what it truly means to be loved and to love.