Simple

Seventeen-year-old Colbert shoulders the significant responsibility of caring for his older brother, Barnabé, affectionately known as Simpel. Despite being twenty-two, Simpel navigates the world with the mental age of a three-year-old, a circumstance that makes everyday life anything but simple. After Colbert liberates Simpel from an institution, the brothers embark on a new chapter in Paris, seeking a shared apartment with college students.

Their unconventional living arrangement challenges the preconceived notions of their new housemates, forcing everyone to confront their understanding of acceptance, difference, and the true meaning of family. Through humor and heartfelt moments, Simpel's unfiltered perspective and unique joy illuminate the lives of those around him, demonstrating how an open heart can transform the most complicated situations. This award-winning novel offers a warm-hearted and insightful exploration of brotherhood and the unexpected richness found in embracing those who see the world differently.