Ein plötzlicher Todesfall

German language

Published by Carlsen Verlag.

ISBN:
978-3-551-58888-3
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The Casual Vacancy is a 2012 novel written by J. K. Rowling. The book was published worldwide by the Little, Brown Book Group on 27 September 2012. A paperback edition was released on 23 July 2013. It was Rowling's first publication since the Harry Potter series, her first apart from that series, and her first novel for adult readership.The novel is set in a suburban West Country town called Pagford and begins with the death of beloved parish councillor Barry Fairbrother. Subsequently, a seat on the council is vacant and a conflict ensues before the election for his successor takes place. Factions develop, particularly concerning whether to dissociate with a local council estate, 'the Fields', with which Barry supported an alliance. However, those running for a place soon find their darkest secrets revealed on the Parish Council online forum, ruining their campaign and leaving the election in turmoil. Major themes …

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Review of 'The Casual Vacancy: J.K. Rowling' on 'Goodreads'

There are some dips in this but overall a very incisive, very dark view of humanity. Very different to the television adaptation, which has obviously been watered down as is usual these days. An unusual perspective on our society, though maybe not so given the author's principled stand against the woes of our society.

Review of 'Une place à prendre' on 'Goodreads'

Je ne vous apprends rien, Une place à prendre est le nouveau roman de JK Rowling, qui nous revient avec une histoire pour adultes, loin du monde de balais et de chapeaux pointus de Harry Potter. C’est aussi un pavé de 682 pages en vrai papier, très épais, un peu grossier, et pas spécialement agréable, avec des marges larges et aérées, et une taille de police pour le 3e âge. De quoi justifier sans doute le prix aux yeux de l’acheteur, oui parce que 24 euros le pavé tout même ! Mais ce n’est pas grave, ça nous fait 870 g à lire, soit 27,58 euros le kilo. Règle de base de l’édition : plus le livre est gros et lourd, plus le prix élevé semblera justifié aux yeux de la vache à lait du lecteur. Mon ancien patron appliquait cette règle, la qualité des textes en moins. Petit ou …

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