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David Foenkinos

Author of Delicacy

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Works by David Foenkinos

Delicacy (2009) — Author — 664 copies
The Martins (2016) — Author — 384 copies
Charlotte (2014) — Author — 289 copies
Les souvenirs (2011) — Author — 144 copies
Vers la beauté (2018) — Author — 102 copies
Je vais mieux (2013) — Author — 93 copies
Lennon (2010) 67 copies
Nos séparations (2008) 59 copies
Numéro Deux (2022) 48 copies
Deux sœurs (2019) — Author — 48 copies
La famille Martin (2020) 43 copies
La tête de l'emploi (2014) 43 copies
En cas de bonheur (2005) 34 copies
Delicacy [2011 film] (2011) — Director & Screenplay — 16 copies

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Birthdate
1974-10-28
Gender
male
Nationality
France
Birthplace
Paris, France
Occupations
novelist
film director
screenwriter

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Having read La Délicatesse I wasn't sure if I should expect a predictable love story or something different. Don't get me wrong, I liked his previous book, but it felt very cliche. Les souvenirs was a wonderful read. The story moved at a nice pace, and I love the way Foenkinos integrated different memories into the book. Not only does it express nostalgia from every page, but it touches on the topics of living and becoming old. It wasn't quite what I expected, and the back cover does a good job of being extremely vague, which is a good thing...for me.

If you like relishing in the past, in this case the protagonist's past, then this book is for you. I don't often feel a sense of nostalgia from many books, but this one does a good job of doing that. I feel like I've had a long conversation with a friend I hadn't seen in years, and we're catching up on our lives.

There are many lessons to be learned from this book, and I applaud David Foenkinos for this written work. I highly recommend it.
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KrabbyPattyCakes | 8 other reviews | Dec 3, 2023 |
La historia de Martin, su frustración, pensamientos y sentimientos de vergüenza y envidia hacia esa vida que cree debería haber sido suya están muy bien narrados por David Foenkinos. Demuestra como muchas veces somos nosotros mismos quienes nos infligimos el vivir constantemente a la sombra de nuestros fracasos.
 
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mahebelen | 5 other reviews | Aug 25, 2023 |
La nostra religione, la nostra morale e la nostra filosofia sono forme di decadenza dell’uomo.
Il contro movimento: l’arte
Nietzsche

Spesso si ha l’impressione che Foenkinos non riesca ad afferrare cio’ che vuole mettere in parole.
E’ chiaro, non tutto e’ afferrabile.

Raccontato con piccole frasi:
‘Non vedevo l’ora di andare a capo per respirare.’ (pag. 64)
Forse pennellate su una tela?

Chi non riesce a dare un senso alla propria esistenza, deve sforzarsi di allontanare la disperazione causata dal proprio destino.
Kafka (pag. 5)

Puo’ dire di sentirsi un’artista?
Artista.
Charlotte ripete quella parola.
Senza essere in grado di definirla.
Ma che importa?
Non sempre le parole hanno bisogno di una spiegazione.
Lasciamo che si fermino al limitare di una sensazione.
Che vaghino senza logica in uno spazio indistinto.
E’ proprio questo il privilegio degli artisti: vivere nel caos.
(pag. 82-3)

Bisogna arrivare ai limiti della sopportazione?
Per iniziare a considerare l’arte come unica possibilita’ di vita?
(pag. 158)
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NewLibrary78 | 21 other reviews | Jul 22, 2023 |
Es un libro que abarca muchos temas en una misma historia.
 
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Debo2001 | 5 other reviews | Jan 5, 2023 |

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Bruce Benderson Translator
Mercè Ubach Translator
Axel Milberg Narrator
Sam Taylor Translator
Marianne Kaas Translator
Agnete Øye Translator

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