The Islanders
Pascal Garnier
Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
It's a few days before Christmas in Versailles. Olivier has come to bury his mother, but the impending holidays and icy conditions have delayed the funeral.While trapped in limbo at his mother's flat, a chance encounter brings Olivier back in touch with childhood friend Jeanne and her blind brother, Rodolphe.Rodolphe suggests they have dinner together, along with a homeless man he's taken in. As the wine flows, dark secrets are spilled, and there's more than just hangovers to deal with the next morning...
Kundenbewertungen
mystery, character-driven, winter setting, Christmas, homelessness, Versailles, limbo, family secrets, contemporary fiction, poignant storytelling, human connection, nostalgia, intimate gatherings, self-discovery, wine, psychological drama, literary fiction, personal struggle, childhood friends, dark comedy, reunion, holiday themes, friendship, emotional turmoil, suspense, funeral, relationships