Irene Nemirovsky writes her novel from an omnipotent point of view, allowing the reader to see into each character's thinking and conversations through dialogue and prose. We are able to look through the eyes of Jean-Marie as he recuperates and observes the farm family, and even through the eyes of the Pericand's cat as he escapes his basket and tastes fresh blood for the first time. She is able to take her readers in and out of different characters' mindsets, as well as their environments, through rich description and meaningful dialogue.