The Way by Swann's

I think the story really gains traction and psychological and narrative force when we jump back in time and meet and encounter the meeting between Charles Swan and Odet. You really get caught up in the maelstrom of Swan's emotions, the vicissitudes of their relationship, and from there you're pretty much addicted.

this was intense as much as I am glad that I read it I can't necessarily say I would be reading it in the school cafeteria I just don't think I'd have the patience