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«Un soir nous étions installés tous les trois, bien lestés d'alcool et de toxiques divers, devant l'entrée de l'habitat rupestre. Le gueux s'éloigna pour procéder à l'inspection de quelque chose qui clochait avec sa voiture. Sally me fit entrer dans la maison, m'y prodigua des marques d'affection, attira mon attention sur une carabine Winchester posée sur le manteau de la cheminée. Elle m'invita à vérifier qu'elle était en ordre de marche. Incapable, comme on l'a vu, de résister à ses injonctions, et conscient toutefois de ce qu'impliquait presque nécessairement cet enchaînement de gestes, j'actionnai la poignée qui caractérise ce type d'armes et fis monter une balle dans le canon. Jamais Sally ne m'avait couvé d'un regard aussi tendre. Pendant que je m'employais à ces préparatifs, le transistor qui grésillait dans un coin de la pièce annonça la chute de Saigon, et cela me fit autant d'effet que s'il s'était agi du résultat d'un match de football.»
- GenresFrance
256 pages, Pocket Book
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
Jean Rolin
43 books12 followersJean Rolin is a French writer and journalist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound exploration of sociopolitical issues. Born on June 14, 1949, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Rolin has had a career marked by an interplay between journalism and literature. His works often blend fiction and reportage, creating a unique hybrid that reflects his sharp observational skills and deep engagement with the world.
Rolin studied literature at the University of Paris but found himself drawn to the tumultuous political landscape of the 1960s. He became actively involved in leftist movements, an experience that later influenced his writing, particularly in his nuanced depictions of political and social dynamics.
His career as a journalist took him to various parts of the globe, including Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. These experiences enriched his literary work, as he frequently draws upon his travels to craft vivid narratives. His writing captures not only the physical landscapes but also the complexities of human existence in these regions.
Rolin’s literary debut came in 1980 with "Journal de Gand aux Aléoutiennes, a work that set the tone for his blend of memoir, travelogue, and fiction. He has since published numerous books, including L'Explosion de la durite (1997), Le Ravissement de Britney Spears (2011), and Les Événements (2020). His works are characterized by an understated yet incisive humor, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to illuminate the absurdities of contemporary life.
In addition to his literary achievements, Rolin has been recognized with several awards, including the prestigious Prix Médicis in 1996 for L'Homme qui a vu l'ours and the Prix Ptolémée in 2014 for Ormuz.
Rolin studied literature at the University of Paris but found himself drawn to the tumultuous political landscape of the 1960s. He became actively involved in leftist movements, an experience that later influenced his writing, particularly in his nuanced depictions of political and social dynamics.
His career as a journalist took him to various parts of the globe, including Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. These experiences enriched his literary work, as he frequently draws upon his travels to craft vivid narratives. His writing captures not only the physical landscapes but also the complexities of human existence in these regions.
Rolin’s literary debut came in 1980 with "Journal de Gand aux Aléoutiennes, a work that set the tone for his blend of memoir, travelogue, and fiction. He has since published numerous books, including L'Explosion de la durite (1997), Le Ravissement de Britney Spears (2011), and Les Événements (2020). His works are characterized by an understated yet incisive humor, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to illuminate the absurdities of contemporary life.
In addition to his literary achievements, Rolin has been recognized with several awards, including the prestigious Prix Médicis in 1996 for L'Homme qui a vu l'ours and the Prix Ptolémée in 2014 for Ormuz.
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August 13, 2017
L'histoire de jeunes apprentis révolutionnaires maoïstes dans la France des années 70. Qui croient au grand soir et au "soulèvement des masses". Au final des minablzs qui n'y croient plus. Superbe petit livre drôle et émouvant.
June 14, 2020
Récit drôle et tendre d’une aventure militante et révolutionnaire de « maos » cherchant la révolution partout où elle peut émerger, jusqu’à en perdre haleine. Une fin un brin déroutante.
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