Backwash Day (French edition) by Maylis de Kerangal | Verticales

"Jour de ressac", the latest novel by Maylis de Kerangal, invites you to immerse yourself in a sensory and poetic writing style. Published by Verticales, this story of rare intensity questions the notions of memory, mourning, and resilience, while depicting urban landscapes marked by industry and the past.

The story begins on the outskirts of Gonfreville-l’Orcher, where a refinery rises like a gothic backdrop, à la Gotham City. This industrial setting becomes the stage for deep introspection. Among the smells of hydrocarbons, the noise of the machines, and the marine horizon, the author paints an atmosphere that is both oppressive and fascinating.

Through the narrator's perspective, we explore an inner quest: to understand why he asked to see a body again. The evocative power of Maylis de Kerangal's words transforms this act into a universal reflection on loss, memories, and the traces they leave behind.

The first loves, symbolized by the silhouette of a container ship, mingle with melancholy and existential questioning. Each page of "Jour de ressac" is an invitation to slow down, to feel, and to reflect.

With its 256 pages, this compact and dense novel stands out for its inimitable style, where the richness of the descriptions and the intensity of the emotions echo the unique literary universe of Maylis de Kerangal.

Whether you are an avid fan of contemporary French literature or a reader in search of deeply human stories, "Jour de ressac" will not fail to captivate you.

Product Features:

• Title: Jour de ressac
• Author: Maylis de Kerangal
• Publisher: Verticales
• Collection: Verticales
• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782073054975
• ISBN: 978-2-07-305497-5
• Number of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.9 x 2.1 cm
• Weight: 314 g
• Language: French
• Publication date: August 15, 2024