On the occasion of Reading Nights, the Theatre of the Instituto Francés in Madrid will be the venue tomorrow Thursday at 7 p.m. for a literary meeting with the French novelist Karine Tuil and the presentation of her book Las cosas humanas (Human Things). The event will be in French with simultaneous translation.
The author of the book and the writer and journalist Berna González Harbour will comment on this novel that received the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens and the Interallié Prize 2019 and which highlights the grey areas of consent and the complexity of human relationships.
Las cosas humanas tells the story of the power marriage that is The Farels. Jean has been running a successful TV talk show for decades; Claire is an essayist known for her commitment to feminism. However, Jean leads a double life while Claire lives with a humble professor, but they are united by pride in their son Alexandre, a student at a prestigious university. One night, Claire encourages Alexandre to take Mila, her partner’s shy daughter, to a party. The next morning, the young woman registers a complaint of rape. From now on, it will be her word against his, amidst the violence of the hearings and the vindictive tweets of the media court. Sex and the temptation to destroy are at the heart of this powerful novel that dismantles the ruthless mechanics of the judicial machinery and confronts us with our own fears. You can book to attend the meeting by following this link.
Pages: 376
Publisher: ADRIANA HIDALGO EDITORA
Binding: Soft cover
ISBN: 9788419208736
RPP: 20,80 euros
