The Opposing Shore by Julien Gracq
The book is a captivating tale of a young military officer who is posted to a remote coastal fortress in an imaginary Mediterranean country. As he awaits a long-anticipated enemy invasion, he finds himself drawn into the local customs and intrigued by the enigmatic presence of the enemy on the opposing shore. The narrative delves into themes of waiting, the passage of time, and the psychological impact of imagined threats, all set against a backdrop of political and military tension.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 65th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)