In the meanders of a life

But whatever they do, the characters, like the heroes of the book, remain prisoners of the old Bantu animist society where not only solidarity but also and above all respect for morals culminate: "- Why did he then repudiate, by way of an intermediary, my proposal to make him suck the breasts that made you grow? - Did he need it at his age? And were those of his mother deficient to him? Do you know that your outdated practices with a hidden motive make me humiliated everywhere?" This passage alone is a foreshadowing of the impossible destiny whenever customs and habits get involved. With the dexterity of a surgeon, the author opens without unfortunately closing the abscesses... because I - and this is my chance - have the impression of recognizing certain facts behind Antoine, revolted, scandalized but going through all the curves of the meanders of his life!