Corniche Kennedy (French edition) by Maylis de Kerangal | Folio

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Dive into Corniche Kennedy, a captivating novel by Maylis de Kerangal published by Folio. A group of young people from Marseille defies the laws of gravity on the famous Corniche. Between the quest for thrills and the wounds of the past, this story explores social and human tensions. A must-read in contemporary French literature.

Author: Maylis de Kerangal
Language: French 🇫🇷

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Corniche Kennedy by Maylis de Kerangal is a striking immersion into the lives of young people from the northern districts of Marseille, who come to hang out on the rocky platforms of the Corniche. They defy gravity there, performing spectacular dives into the blue waters of the Mediterranean. These teenagers, in search of thrills, embody a marginalized youth, living day-to-day in a suburb where the clash of social classes is palpable.

Commissioner Opéra, tasked with monitoring these risky activities, is haunted by his own past. The arrival of Suzanne, a young girl from the bourgeoisie, into this carefree group rekindles in him an old pain linked to the disappearance of a prostitute he loved. This contrast between a carefree world and deep wounds weaves a narrative rich in emotions.

Maylis de Kerangal, known for her poetic and immersive style, offers here a story where the characters evolve in a setting both idyllic and charged with social tension. Corniche Kennedy explores universal themes: adolescence, social inequalities, and the scars of the past. Through a delicate pen, the author presents a striking portrayal of Marseille and its contrasts.