Pierre Lemaitre is a French writer who moved from dark crime thrillers into historical fiction. He won the Prix Goncourt for The Great Swindle and is the author of the psychological drama Trois jours et une vie.
Trois jours et une vie
Trois jours et une vie
Synopsis
In the quiet French countryside of Beauval, the end of 1999 brought a chilling turn of events. The disappearance of young Rémi Desmedt sent shockwaves through the community, seen by many as a dark omen. For Antoine, who found himself at the heart of this tragedy, it all began with the death of a dog.
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AntoineProtagonist
Rémi DesmedtSupporting
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Edition
Trois jours et une viePaperback, Janu
281 pages
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a film adaptation of Trois jours et une vie?
A film adaptation of "Trois jours et une vie" was released in 2019, directed by Nicolas Boukhrief. It stars Philippe Torreton and Charles Berling.
How does this book connect to Pierre Lemaitre's other works?
While "Trois jours et une vie" is a standalone novel, it shares Pierre Lemaitre's characteristic exploration of moral ambiguity and the long-term consequences of a single event, themes also prominent in his acclaimed "The Great Swindle" (Au revoir là-haut) series.
Does Trois jours et une vie have a non-linear narrative?
The story unfolds across different time periods, specifically focusing on the events of 1999 and then jumping forward to 2011, allowing the reader to see the lasting impact of the initial tragedy.