War hero's fate intertwined with loyal dog.
For those who savor tales of unyielding loyalty and the human spirit, "The Red Collar" could resonate deeply with you. The backdrop of post-World War France combined with the emotional bond between a man and his dog creates an evocative narrative. It's a story that celebrates profound connections and the complexities of redemption, all wonderfully framed by Rufin's poetic touch.
- Metų verstinė knyga (2015)
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ISBN: 9781609452735
Publisher: Europa Editions
Date of Publication: 2015-07-21
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 2216 readers)
Description
In 1919, in a small town in the province of Berry, France, under the crushing heat of a summer heat wave, a war hero is being held prisoner in an abandoned barracks. In front of the door to his prison, a mangy dog barks night and day. Miles from where he is being held, in the French countryside, a young extraordinarily intelligent woman works the land, waiting and hoping. A judge whose principles have been sorely shaken by the war is traveling to an unknown location to sort out certain affairs of which it is better not to speak. Three characters. In their midst, a dog who holds the key both to their destinies and to this intriguing plot. Full of poetry and life, The Red Collar is at once a delightfully simple narrative about the human spirit and a profound work about loyalty and love.
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War hero's fate intertwined with loyal dog.
For those who savor tales of unyielding loyalty and the human spirit, "The Red Collar" could resonate deeply with you. The backdrop of post-World War France combined with the emotional bond between a man and his dog creates an evocative narrative. It's a story that celebrates profound connections and the complexities of redemption, all wonderfully framed by Rufin's poetic touch.
- Metų verstinė knyga (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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