Consolation - Couverture souple

Gavalda, Anna

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ISBN 10 : 0701183527 ISBN 13 : 9780701183523

Editeur : Chatto & Windus, 2010

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

Consolation (La Consolante*) was the bestselling French novel in 2008, with sales of over half a million copies and translations into thirty-two languages. Darker and more complex than Hunting and Gathering (Ensemble, c'est tout), but just as dazzling, the second novel by the enchantress Anna Gavalda tells a heartbreaking, unusual story about one man, two remarkable women and an unforgettable transvestite.

A 47-year-old successful architect hears about the death of a woman, whom he once loved - Anouk, the tragically big-hearted mother of a childhood friend - and his life starts to unravel. Charles seems to have everything, but turns his back on the present to go in search of her past and his childhood, falling a long way down. One day he finds himself on a Paris pavement covered in his own blood. But, as the title suggests, fate holds out a final chance of consolation - when, far from his Parisian milieu, he meets Kate, an enchanting young woman, herself damaged but fearless and in love with life. Alive with wit and vivid observation, sparkling dialogue and brilliant characters, this is a triumphant, spellbinding, finally consoling novel about life, love and second chances.

(*The French title is what players of boules call the consolation play-off match between the losers).

Quatri�me de couverture :

'An uncomplicated, easily digestible, cheering read' Independent

An international bestseller and French publishing sensation Consolation is a dazzling, heartbreaking tale of one man, two remarkable women and an unforgettable transvestite.

Charles Balanda is forty-seven; a successful architect, he is constantly on the move. But from the moment he hears about the death of the woman he once loved - Anouk, the tragically big-hearted mother of a childhood friend - his life begins to unravel until, one day, he finds himself on a Paris pavement covered in blood. But fate brings him one final chance to be happy in Kate, an enchanting young woman, herself damaged but fearless and in love with life.

The resulting story is a triumphant, spellbinding and ultimately consoling novel about the power of a second chance.

'It is a confident author who works with a large cast of characters, and in many instances - notably the children - Gavalda nails it... There are lovely moments' Scotsman

'Gavalda writes warmhearted fiction, with plenty of culture, emotion and thoughtfulness' Daily Telegraph

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