"Fabre's unexpectedly touching novel has a laugh of its own behind
its low-key, smoothly translated narrative voice ...The city it
evokes isn't the Paris of tourists but of local people."--The New
York Times "Fabre is a genius of these nuanced, interior moments
...The story Fabre tells is that of every one of us: looking for
meaning in the mundane, moving through our lives, our interactions,
as if through the fabric of a dream ...How do we live? it asks to
consider. And: What does our existence mean?"--Los Angeles Times
"Guys Like Me is a short, arresting tale that ...not only offers
keen insights into the mind of its middle-aged protagonist, but
also provides the reader with a unique tour of what everyday life
in the low-key suburbs of Paris must truly be like."--Typographical
Era "Readers will take pleasure in this well-told tale with a
satisfying ending."----Publishers Weekly "The setting may be Paris,
but it's not the Paris of grand avenues and pricey cafes. In fact,
Fabre's hero is a recognizable everyman, from any
country."--Library Journal A smile like a soft flash of light
...travels through this moving novel and tells, in words that are
muted and profoundly humane, of life as it is. "--Le Monde "Fabre
speaks to us of luck and misfortune, of the accidents that make a
man or defeat him. He talks about our ordinary disappointments and
our small moments of calm. Fabre is the discreet megaphone of the
man in the crowd."--Elle "In this novel one finds the intimate
geography of an author who lays bare the essence of Paris and its
outskirts."--La Quinzaine litteraire Dominique Fabre, born in Paris
and a lifelong resident of the city, exposes the shadowy, anonymous
lives of many who inhabit the French capital. In this quiet,
subdued tale, a middle-aged office worker, divorced and alienated
from his only son, meets up with two childhood friends who are
similarly adrift, without passions or prospects. He's looking for a
second act to his mournful life, seeking the harbor of love and a
true connection with his son. Set in palpably real Paris streets
that feel miles away from the City of Light, Guys Like Me is a
stirring novel of regret and absence, yet not without a glimmer of
hope. Dominique Fabre, born in 1960, writes about people living on
society's margins. He is a lifelong resident of Paris, France. His
previous novel, The Waitress Was New, was also translated into
English.
General
Imprint: |
New Vessel Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2015 |
First published: |
February 2015 |
Authors: |
Dominique Fabre
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Translators: |
Howard Curtis
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Dimensions: |
203 x 133 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
144 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-939931-15-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
General
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LSN: |
1-939931-15-0 |
Barcode: |
9781939931153 |
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