C'est la Vie: Shocking, hilarious and poignant noir
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Publisher Description
A writer finds fame and misfortune after winning a big literary prize and embarking on a roadtrip with his son in this novel by the 'slyly funny' [Sunday Times] Pascal Garnier.
'A jeu d'esprit of hard-boiled symbolism' Wall Street Journal
Writer Jeff Colombier is not accustomed to success. Twice divorced with a grown-up son he barely sees, he drinks too much and his books don’t sell.
Then he wins a big literary prize and his life changes for ever. Overwhelmed by his newfound wealth and happiness, he feels the need to escape and recapture his lost youth, taking his son, Damien, with him. And if shady lawyers and mysterious girls lead them down dangerous paths . . . well, c'est la vie.
Customer Reviews
C’est ordinaire
2.5 stars
Author
French novelist, short story writer, and artist who died in 2010.
Plot
Obscure twice divorced novelist wins a major literary award shortly before he turns 50. Fame and fortune follow. Common sense not so much, and he gets himself into trouble.
Prose
Predictable French noir
Characters
Not as well drawn as in some of Garnier’s earlier work.
Bottom line
C’est ordinaire