A mesmerizing coming-of-age story set in Quebec's Gasp? Peninsula.Eric Dupont's
Life in the Court of Matanefollows a young boy's life with his eccentric family, blending historical events with personal memories.
Growing up with a police officer father and a professional cook mother, the narrator navigates a childhood marked by divorce, a fascination with Nadia Comaneci, and the ever-present influence of Quebec culture. As he grapples with identity and belonging, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters and finds solace in literature and the natural world.
From schoolyard bullies to a great horned owl, each encounter shapes his understanding of the world. This poignant and humorous novel explores themes of family, memory, and the search for meaning in a world that is both unforgiving and full of wonder. Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of historical and autobiographical elements.
"I was so engrossed in Eric's personal quest to escape Matane that I found myself saying 'Wait! It can't end yet!' Trust me, you'll find yourself hoping Eric Dupont is somewhere in La belle province writing a sequel toLife in the Court of Matane . . . QC Fiction has done a great service to English readers everywhere by translating this popular Quebec novel for us. Bien fait." —James Fisher, miramichireader.ca
"One of Quebec's most daring and original writers." —La Presse
"If the Americans have John Irving and the Colombians Gabriel Garcia Marquez, we have Eric Dupont. And he’s every bit as good as them." —Voir
"By turns poignant, playful, and nostalgic, the book evokes ’70s Quebec with the quirky but successful device of combining an autobiographical family story with motifs drawn from fable, history, politics and myth . . . . Translator McCambridge beautifully captures the joyous top nlS
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