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Jim Crace
Jim Crace is a British writer recognized for his distinctive literary fiction. His works often explore allegorical themes and unique settings, as seen in books like L'étreinte du poisson.
L' étreinte du poisson
Synopsis
Quinquagénaires, Joseph et Celice forment un vieux couple de zoologistes marins. A l'occasion d'une promenade sur le lieu de leur rencontre, à Baritone Bay, ils sont surpris par un voleur qui les tuent sauvagement. En chapitres alternés, la mort et la vie des deux scientifiques sont disséquées avec une précision d'entomologiste. Une réflexion sur le vieillissement autant physique que sentimental.
Genres
Characters
JosephProtagonist
A quinquagenarian marine zoologist who, along with his wife Celice, is brutally murdered, leading to a dissection of their lives and deaths.
CeliceProtagonist
A quinquagenarian marine zoologist and wife of Joseph, who is killed alongside him, prompting a narrative exploration of their shared past and individual experiences.
The ThiefAntagonist
The individual who ambushes and savagely kills Joseph and Celice at Baritone Bay.