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Le Démon de la Colline aux loups
by Dimitri Rouchon-Borie, published on January 7, 2021 by Éditions Le Tripode.
Her favorite quote:
“When the bus left, I collapsed on the side of the road. There were dried pine needles, dust, and a little ocher earth that was going into the ditch. And there, sitting there, I didn't know if I should go back upstairs to go home or go exploring again. This is the first time that my conscience has dealt with a choice and I must say that I did the wrong one. I went home. "
Why this book?
Because this book is terribly poignant
as the author does not give a gift to a character who cannot be described as a hero.
Because there is violence but also empathy
in this story, the reading of which makes you dizzy.
Because the author's style takes the reader by the throat
so much it gives the impression of sharing what the protagonist is going through.
The evolution of his way of expressing himself is remarkable as he learns.
The novel seems written in one go and yet turns out to be successful.
Because the narrative is both dark and bright
with hints of naivety in the way the hero tells the horror.
The author is not judgmental.
It narrates and lets the reader feel its story.
Because you believe in it enough to take full advantage of it
when you discover Duke's life and his introspection.
We can understand his rage, his loneliness, his rare moments of joy and love.
Because this first novel is a shock.
The essentials in 2 minutes
The plot.
Duke is in jail.
He tells what got him behind bars.
Violence from childhood.
And the Demon he couldn't get rid of.
How writing and religion can possibly save him.
Characters.
Duke, his sister Clara, his girlfriend Billy.
Others.
Sometimes benevolent.
Often not.
Places.
The prison, the family house, a squat, a square.
Life.
The time.
Now and in the past.
The author.
Le Démon de la Colline aux loups
is the first novel by Dimitri Rouchon-Borie, a journalist from Nantes who works at
Le
Télégramme,
where he specialized in court cases.
This book was read with
the feeling of being snorkeling in the hero's head and needing some decompression stops to get out of this intense tale.
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