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Jean Echenoz

    26 de diciembre de 1947

    Jean Echenoz es un destacado novelista francés cuyas obras, frecuentemente traducidas al inglés, se distinguen por un enfoque estilístico único. Su escritura se caracteriza por su elegancia y aguda observación de la naturaleza humana. A través de sus narrativas, Echenoz explora diversas facetas de la existencia con un sentido de ligereza y juego. Su habilidad para capturar la esencia de los personajes y las situaciones lo convierte en una voz distintiva en la literatura francesa contemporánea.

    Jean Echenoz
    WE THREE
    I'm Off + One Year
    Running
    Ravel
    Command Performance
    Correr = Run
    • En los Juegos Interaliados de Berlín, en 1946, al ver detrás del cartel de Checoslovaquia a un solo atleta desmañado, todo el mundo se ríe. Pero después, cuando en los cinco mil metros acelera sin parar y cruza la meta en solitario, los espectadores estallan en un clamor. El nombre de ese chico que siempre sonríe: Emil Zátopek. En pocos años y dos Olimpiadas, Emil se convierte en invencible. Nadie puede pararlo: ni siquiera el régimen checoslovaco, que le espía, limita sus traslados y distorsiona sus declaraciones. Emil corre contra su decadencia, y sonríe. Incluso en las minas de uranio adonde lo destierran porque ha apoyado a Dubcek. Ni siquiera Moscú puede pararlo. La nueva novela de Echenoz atraviesa cuarenta años de un destino excepcional y sin embargo misteriosamente parecido al nuestro. Y nos regala una escritura encrespada de esa impagable ironía que para Echenoz es sólo un pudoroso afecto.

      Correr = Run
    • Command Performance

      • 176 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Gerard Fulmard's journey from disgraced flight attendant to private detective leads him into a chaotic political group rife with infighting. Initially hired as an enforcer, he becomes entangled with a corrupt faction, ultimately finding himself coerced into assassinating the party leader. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, his situation spirals further out of control, highlighting themes of ambition, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of political machinations.

      Command Performance
    • Ravel

      • 128 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      Ravel is a beguiling and original evocation of the last ten years in the life of the musical genius Ravel, written by novelist Jean Echenoz. The book opens in 1928 as Maurice Ravel—dandy, eccentric, curmudgeon—crosses the Atlantic abroad the luxury liner the SS France to begin his triumphant grand tour of the United States. A “master magician of the French novel” (The Washington Post), Echenoz captures the folly of the era as well as its genius, including Ravel’s personal life—sartorially and socially splendid—as well as his most successful compositions from 1927 to 1937. Illuminated by flashes of Echenoz’s characteristically sly humor, Ravel is a delightfully quirky portrait of a famous musician coping with the ups and downs of his illustrious career. It is also a beautifully written novel that’s a deeply touching farewell to a dignified and lonely man going reluctantly into the night.

      Ravel
    • Running

      • 1285 páginas
      • 45 horas de lectura

      The narrative explores the life of Emil Zátopek, a remarkable Czech runner whose journey unfolds amid the backdrop of Soviet liberation and post-WWII communist Czechoslovakia. Initially dismissive of athletics, Zátopek's unexpected entry into a footrace ignites a profound passion for long-distance running, showcasing his determination and the physical boundaries he pushes. Jean Echenoz's prose captures both the triumphs and struggles of Zátopek's career, offering a compelling portrait of a sporting icon.

      Running
    • I'm Off + One Year

      • 240 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      'I'm off', says Félix Ferrer to his wife. 'I'm leaving you'. And closing the door on their suburban home, Ferrer, a creature of appetite, impulse and habit, a man of our times, embarks on a journey to the extremes. A man at Ferrer's time of life should be starting to treat himself - and his heart - carefully, not living the bachelor life in the Paris atelier that doubles as his art gallery. Not weighing up every girl he sees. Not ignoring his doctor's warnings to avoid the very hot and the very cold. And certainly not making for the North Pole in pursuit of a rare cargo of Inuit artefacts.Soon, back from the merciless Arctic, packed with ex-girlfriends, anxious artists and suspicious creditors, Paris in the summer begins to feel very hot indeed for Ferrier...In One Year Victoire wakes up one morning to find her boyfriend lying dead beside her. Not wanting to be caught with a corpse, she packs her bags, raids her bank account and makes off, randomly, for the Southwest. And when she has lost her belongings, her money, her looks and almost herself - one year later - the coast is clear for her to come back to Paris. But nothing prepares her for the shock of what greets her return...

      I'm Off + One Year
    • WE THREE

      • 144 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      Louis Meyer is an overworked aerospace engineer looking forward to a week-long vacation on the Mediterranean. DeMilo is an astronaut and self-proclaimed ladies man whose behavior borders on the obsessive and voyeuristic. When a series of coincidences and disastersincluding a devastating earthquake in Marseillesbrings them together on a spacecraft with an aloof woman they are both strongly attracted to, the two mens flaws and shortcomings emerge as they engage in an underhanded competition to win her over. Brimming with Jean Echenozs inimitable humor, We Three is both a satirical take on the adventure novel and

      WE THREE
    • Piano

      • 192 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      He awakes in a hotel that might be a hospital or might be something else much more mysterious. His nurses bear an uncanny resemblance to Dean Martin and Peggy Lee and explain to him that there are certain rules to be obeyed on his return to Paris- the most important being that he must lose his old identity entirely. Defying the regulations, Max struggles to retrieve pieces of his former life, and although followed by watchers from 'the hotel' he feels livelier than he did when he was alive. PIANO can be read as a metaphor of life and death, of heaven and hell. The question is- Which is which?

      Piano
    • 1914

      • 128 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      Originally published in France, this book offers a unique perspective on its themes and narrative style. The author explores intricate character dynamics and societal issues, presenting a thought-provoking story that resonates with readers. Set against a rich historical backdrop, it invites contemplation and discussion, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature.

      1914
    • Big Blondes

      • 201 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Exploring the obsession with fame, the story follows renowned singer Gloire Stella, who vanishes from the public eye, prompting a documentary producer to search for her. As Gloire evades capture, the narrative unfolds across diverse locations, from Brittany's cliffs to Bombay's alleys, blending dark comedy with a thrilling adventure. This tale offers a satirical yet chilling commentary on television stardom and the myths surrounding beauty and celebrity.

      Big Blondes
    • The Queen's Caprice

      • 110 páginas
      • 4 horas de lectura

      The author takes us on a journey across radically different places and landscapes, giving free rein to a terrific sense of humor tinged with existential mishcief.

      The Queen's Caprice