Listen To The Colours

by J.L. Dupont

One war, five years, three lives – two childhood friends separated by Nazi ideology, and a twelve-year-old French boy who’s not like other boys. Three distinct struggles to come to terms with loss and suffering and the absurdity of war. Until in the waning months of the war, Germany’s deployment of its secret V1 weapon irrevocably entangles their lives in the forests of Normandy.

Genres: Historical Fiction

250 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2020

About the author

I was raised in a small town in Flanders, in a family where bread and butter were put on the table because no one lives forever. My father, you see, was a master mason, a tombstone maker, and I spent part of my childhood happily romping among my fellow townspeople resting in peace at the local cemetery.
Then, after the romping, came the roaming.
And the writing.
Poetry mostly, as I criss-crossed Europe this side of the Iron Curtain, then the States, Canada and Alaska, by train, bus and thumb, on foot, in kayaks and rafts and the odd dogsled. Somehow, in between travels, I also managed to snare a degree in literature.
Then came settled life, a family and a career, and let's not forget the dog, and the writing stopped.
Now, the roaming's back, though mostly in the mind, writing.
Visit my website at www.jldupont.org for more background on my two novels.

Reviews

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a kindle copy of this book. "Listen to the Colours" takes place during world war 2 and the Holocaust. Seen through the eyes of three characters. Two childhood friends who end up on opposites side of the war and a young boy named Remy. It is especially seen through Remy's eyes from 12 years old to 16. Remy is mute. He does not like to be touched, he rocks himself when upset, does not make eye contact and many other symptoms that may appear as "quirky" to others. { although not diagnosed as a child readers may be able to guess why Remy has his issues. He lives with his grandfather because his father has been taken off to prison. Remy shows to be a very talented artist and draws what he witnesses over these five years. the readers get to see what Remy is thinking although he does not speak. He sees the world in colors. His drawing is his only communication. Two other characters meet Remy and his grandfather by chance bringing their lives to intertwine. a unique story. There is an epilogue that ends in the mid 60s that involves Remy and family. A good read.

[Carol & Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was hard to put down.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

[Joyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite an interesting take on friendship.

Thanks to Goodreads for the Kindle copy. Three out of five stars.

[Debbie Barbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful book

It took a chapter of 2 to get into this story but, then it was so moving. It is a message of acceptance and understanding that each person has their value.