A King Alone by Jean Giono
The novel is a haunting tale set in a remote alpine village, where the inhabitants are plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances amidst a harsh and unforgiving winter landscape. The narrative follows a methodical and solitary police commissioner as he arrives to investigate the unsettling events. His presence and probing inquiries unsettle the villagers as he delves deeper into the enigma, uncovering the complex web of human relationships and the psychological undercurrents that define the isolated community. The story is a blend of detective fiction and existential meditation, exploring themes of loneliness, the human condition, and the inscrutable nature of existence against the backdrop of the natural world's indifferent beauty and brutality.
The 1498th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Original Language
- French
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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