Guys Like Me

Dominique Fabre, author of The Waitress Was New, explores the anonymous lives of people living in Paris. The novel follows a middle-aged office worker who is divorced and estranged from his son. He reconnects with two childhood friends, both similarly struggling without direction or ambition. The protagonist seeks a second chapter in his life, hoping to find love and rebuild his relationship with his son. Set on the ordinary streets of Paris—far removed from its tourist image—the novel examines themes of regret and absence while offering moments of hope. Through subdued, quiet storytelling, Fabre depicts the everyday experiences of people in Paris's low-key suburbs, capturing interior moments and the search for meaning in ordinary life.