Cabane (French edition) By Abel Quentin

Cabane, the third novel by Abel Quentin, offers a fascinating dive into the story of four young researchers at Berkeley in 1973, at the heart of the systems dynamics department. While the IBM 360, nicknamed "Big Baby," reveals dark predictions for the planet's future, the protagonists must face the consequences of this discovery.

Mildred and Eugene Dundee, an idealistic American couple, decide to risk everything to raise public awareness, thus beginning a passionate battle. Paul Quérillot, the Frenchman of the team, more pragmatic, sees this crisis as an opportunity to fuel his personal ambitions and live intensely. Finally, Johannes Gudsonn, the enigmatic Norwegian, a math genius, intrigues with his unpredictable reactions. Rumors about his mental health intensify as the story unfolds, adding a disturbing mystery.

This novel is a true satire of an era where the lightheartedness of the 1970s contrasts with the painful awareness of the 2020s. Abel Quentin depicts humanity dancing on a razor's edge, exploring themes of ambition, madness, and the quest for meaning.

After the success of Sœur (selected for the Goncourt Prize 2019) and Le Voyant d'Étampes (winner of the Prix de Flore, finalist of the Renaudot, and selected for the Goncourt Prize 2021), Cabane confirms Quentin's incisive and visionary writing.

This book is a must-read for those who love stories that confront the past and present while questioning humanity's choices in the face of the inevitable.

Product Characteristics:

• EAN13: 9791032925430
• ISBN: 979-10-329-2543-0
• Publisher: Éditions de l'Observatoire
• Publication Date: 08/21/2024
• Collection: Fiction
• Dimensions: 20.1 x 14.4 x 3 cm
• Weight: 490 g
• Language: French