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Kent Haruf

    24 février 1943 – 30 novembre 2014

    Kent Haruf est célèbre pour ses romans se déroulant dans la ville fictive de Holt, Colorado. Son style se caractérise par une attention calme mais percutante portée aux gens ordinaires et à leurs vies. Haruf capture magistralement des thèmes de communauté, de perte et de résilience avec une précision sobre. Ses œuvres offrent des aperçus profonds sur le Midwest américain et ses habitants, soulignant souvent leur force tranquille et leur interdépendance.

    Kent Haruf
    Our Souls at Night
    Where You Once Belonged
    Plainsong
    Benediction
    Eventide
    The Tie That Binds
    • The Tie That Binds

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      The beautiful and heart-rending first novel from the author of Plainsong.

      The Tie That Binds
      4,3
    • Eventide

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Following the astonishing Plainsong, Eventide is Kent Haruf's second novel set in his imaginary landscape of Holt, Colorado.

      Eventide
      4,2
    • Benediction

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      "Set in the High Plains of Colorado, Benediction is a story about the grace that lies within us all"--Back cover

      Benediction
      4,2
    • Plainsong

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      A National Book Award Finalist, this compelling narrative explores profound themes of identity, resilience, and the human experience. The story weaves together intricate character arcs and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and the societal issues at play. Through rich prose and vivid imagery, the author crafts a thought-provoking journey that resonates with a diverse audience, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

      Plainsong
      4,0
    • Where You Once Belonged

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Former high-school football hero Jack Burdette returns to his hometown eight years after he had left, but his one-time pranks and high-spirited high jinks have turned into crimes--with terrifying consequences for the people of Holt County

      Where You Once Belonged
      4,0
    • Our Souls at Night

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      'I loved Our Souls at Night' David NichollsOur Souls at Night is a deeply affecting love story, adapted into a film starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.This is a love story. A story about growing old with grace.Addie Moore and Louis Waters have been neighbours for years. Now they both live alone, their houses empty of family, their quiet nights solitary. Then one evening Addie pays Louis a visit.Soon to be a major film starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Their brave adventures form the beating heart of Our Souls at Night, Kent Haruf's exquisite final novel.

      Our Souls at Night
      3,8