Grey Souls by Philippe Claudel
Set against the backdrop of World War I in a small French town, the novel delves into the cold and somber atmosphere of a community living in the shadow of conflict. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a young girl, whose body is found by the river, and the subsequent investigation that unfolds years later. The narrative, rich with melancholy and introspection, is told through the eyes of a policeman who becomes obsessed with the case. As he delves deeper into the town's secrets and the grey souls of its inhabitants, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, revealing the complex nature of guilt and the human psyche amidst the pervasive despair of war.
The 7744th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 208
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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