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Roche-Nuée

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Sur Roche-Nuée, atoll de corail blanc qui, depuis que la mer s'est retirée, se dresse comme un énorme champignon au milieu d'un désert de sel, les êtres comme moi n'ont pas droit à l'existence. Je suis un nain de sexe indéterminé, un indésiré, et ce n'est que par un caprice de mon frère aîné que je n'ai pas été jeté à ma naissance du haut de la falaise. Pour moi, vivre, c'est me faire oublier; c'est demeurer une Ombre. Que j'attire l'attention d'autrui par une parole ou un regard, et c'est la chute mortelle dans le vide. Mais je comprends le langage de l'eau, du vent, du feu et de la roche. Et lorsque la transgression des tabous qui nous gouvernent déclenchera la colère des éléments, c'est de l'Ombre méprisée à quoi me réduit ma nature que surgira peut-être la lumière.

205 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 1988

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Garry Kilworth

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Garry Douglas Kilworth is a historical novelist who also published sci-fi, fantasy, and juvenile fiction.

Kilworth is a graduate of King's College London. He was previously a science fiction author, having published one hundred twenty short stories and seventy novels.

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December 27, 2011
This book is full of really interesting concepts. Religion, family, disabilities, etc...
What attracted me to this book was the cover. It is so badass. Google it if you have the time. It's a rather light and quick read but it leaves you questioning your own judgments.
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January 4, 2016
very interesting themes, original approach to a post-apocalyptic culture. very short, which is both great because it goes straight to the point, and frustrating because some characters are surprisingly flat. still a very enjoyable read!
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January 23, 2009
This was easy to read, and so different and interesting!
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