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The End
In this surprising, funny and intensely moving new novel, Victor Joyeux, a concrete engineer in his middle years, has decided to end his life, in a way befitting a man of his profession -- by driving his car into a concrete viaduct of his own design, the irony of which pleases him enormously. Why has he chosen to end his life? That is the question; and The End is Victor's answer, a self-portrait of one man's rich and colourful life and times as he plans his demise... from the dust cover flap.
Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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About the author
Roch Carrier
87 books13 followersRoch Carrier, OC is a Canadian novelist, playwright and author of "contes" (a very brief form of the short story). He is among the best known Quebec writers in English Canada.
From 1994 to 1997, he served as head of the Canada Council. In 1998, he ran as an electoral candidate for the Quebec Liberal Party under Jean Charest, in the riding of Crémazie. He was defeated by 309 votes.
In 1991, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. From 1999 to 2004, Carrier was National Librarian of Canada.
A quote from "Le chandail de hockey" ("The Hockey Sweater"), one of Carrier's contes, is reprinted on the back of the Canadian five-dollar bill.
From 1994 to 1997, he served as head of the Canada Council. In 1998, he ran as an electoral candidate for the Quebec Liberal Party under Jean Charest, in the riding of Crémazie. He was defeated by 309 votes.
In 1991, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. From 1999 to 2004, Carrier was National Librarian of Canada.
A quote from "Le chandail de hockey" ("The Hockey Sweater"), one of Carrier's contes, is reprinted on the back of the Canadian five-dollar bill.
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December 21, 2018
Irrelevantly absurdical mixed with ironical wisdom.
Phylosophical and thoughtful story.
Phylosophical and thoughtful story.
August 9, 2019
Although it takes a bit of time to get into the rhythm of this book, I really did enjoy it.
Because it is written as a ‘last will and testimony’, there are no chapters, so it feels like stream of consciousness at times.
It is at times funny, poignant, bittersweet, and throughout, is a love letter to life.
Enjoy!
Because it is written as a ‘last will and testimony’, there are no chapters, so it feels like stream of consciousness at times.
It is at times funny, poignant, bittersweet, and throughout, is a love letter to life.
Enjoy!
March 30, 2025
This book has left me contemplating life, questioning reality, and mulling over everything in between. And it's poetic.
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