En attendant Bojangles
By Olivier Bourdeaut
2017
Summary
Un petit garçon assiste à l'amour fou de ses parents, un couple fantasque. Mais un jour, les excentricités de sa mère dépassant les limites, son père décide de l'envoyer dans une clinique psychiatrique avant de se raviser et de la kidnapper pour la cacher et la protéger. Prix du roman des étudiants France Culture-Télérama 2016, Grand prix RTL-Lire 2016, prix roman France Télévisions 2016. -- [Renaud-Bray].
Community Reviews
Readers are captivated by the enchanting yet tragic narrative of 'En attendant Bojangles', which beautifully blends whimsy with the harsh realities of mental illness through the eyes of a young boy. The story's poetic and tender prose, alongside its portrayal of a family's love and madness, deeply moves readers, leaving them with a mix of joy and profound sadness. The unique perspective and emotional depth make this book a memorable read.
👍 Beautiful blend of whimsy and harsh reality
👎 The ending is profoundly sad
