How's the Pain?
Pascal Garnier
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Beschreibung
Booker-winner John Banville has long heralded Pascal Garnier as 'the true heir to Simenon'. Now, with a dozen of Garnier's noirs available in English, Banville introduces a new edition of one of Garnier's masterworks as part of a collection of contemporary and classic jewels of French literature.How's the Pain? sees ageing 'pest exterminator' Simon take on one last job on the Riveira, aided by young chauffeur Bernard. As the unlikely pair set off on their journey, Bernard soon finds that Simon's definition of vermin is broader than he'd expected... Veering from the hilarious to the horrific, this offbeat story from master stylist Pascal Garnier is at heart an affecting study of human frailty.
Kundenbewertungen
comedic, literary gems, literary fiction, coming of age, pest exterminator, offbeat storytelling, unconventional protagonists, award-winning author, human relationships, modern classic, tragicomedy, unique narrative, human frailty, vintage literature, aging, character-driven, absurdity, John Banville, noir fiction, tragic, social commentary, French author, contemporary French literature, Riviera, dark humor, unusual friendships, French noir, psychological thriller, existentialism