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Charles the Bold: Translated By Wayne Grady
Possibly the greatest novel published in Canada in 2004 — the first in a historic series.
It’s as if Dickens or Balzac — or Rohinton Mistry — had decided to write the book that summed up life in east-end Montreal. This is the first volume of a quartet that has taken Quebec by storm, selling over forty-five thousand copies.
On the very first page, we meet Charles Thibodeau b...more
It’s as if Dickens or Balzac — or Rohinton Mistry — had decided to write the book that summed up life in east-end Montreal. This is the first volume of a quartet that has taken Quebec by storm, selling over forty-five thousand copies.
On the very first page, we meet Charles Thibodeau b...more
Hardcover, 368 pages
Published
September 19th 2006
by Douglas Gibson Books
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'A lot of serious praying on his behalf had gone on by the time Charles finally poked his glistening head from between the thighs of his mother."
From the beginning of Quebec writer Yves Beauchemin's new novel, you know you're in good hands.
Originally published in Quebec in 2004, Charles the Bold is the tale of charismatic Charles Thibodeau, and his adventures growing up in Montreal.
Beauchemin's many previous novels have garnered him awards, such as the Prix France-Québec and the Prix Jean Giono,...more
From the beginning of Quebec writer Yves Beauchemin's new novel, you know you're in good hands.
Originally published in Quebec in 2004, Charles the Bold is the tale of charismatic Charles Thibodeau, and his adventures growing up in Montreal.
Beauchemin's many previous novels have garnered him awards, such as the Prix France-Québec and the Prix Jean Giono,...more
The first in a planned trilogy, this book takes us from the birth of Charles to his entry to high school. Details are abundant, and the style has been compared, fairly, to that of Dickens. I found it slow in spots, but the characters stayed interesting. Charles loses his baby sister, followed by his mother, and his father is less interested in him than alcohol. Charles has an affinity for dogs and they play large roles in his life. He is a good-natured hardworking boy with a quick smile and a te...more
The story of a young boy growing up in Montreal in the 1970's. While I found the story somewhat simple and a little improbable (everything always turns out alright for Charles in the end) it is an interesting perspective on Montreal and a French Canadian author to discover.
I really enjoyed this book of Charles growing up - his early life. The generosity of neighbours and strangers was so important to his success. The book was very readable.
I went on to read: A Very Bold Leap by Yves Beauchemin translated by Wayne Grady but once again have huge problems finding it on Goodreads. It is the last of the trilogy. This one I read in French. It took me longer but was once again enjoyable. Beauchemin has an easy writing style that is descriptive without being too much. I w...more
I went on to read: A Very Bold Leap by Yves Beauchemin translated by Wayne Grady but once again have huge problems finding it on Goodreads. It is the last of the trilogy. This one I read in French. It took me longer but was once again enjoyable. Beauchemin has an easy writing style that is descriptive without being too much. I w...more
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