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Des Hommes by Laurent Mauvignier follows middle-aged veterans Rabut and Bernard as they struggle with the traumatic memories of their service in the Algerian War. After Bernard disrupts a family gathering with aggressive behavior, Rabut reflects on their shared past, particularly Bernard's brutal experiences and subsequent decline, leading him to confront the inescapable scars of the war on their lives. The book contains graphic depictions of violence and war atrocities.