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A Sister

Bastien Vivès Vivès author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Ablaze, LLC

Published:13th Apr '21

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"The inspiration for the critically acclaimed filmFalcon Lake, "superbly crafted debut"--Variety.

Directed by Charlotte Le Bon based on thegraphic novel A Sister by Bastien Vives. Movie scheduled for release Summer2022."

A coming of age story in thetradition of Tillie Walden'sSpinning.

Antoine, 13 years old, is onholiday at the seaside with his parents and his younger brother, Titi. Bothspend most of their time drawing, at restaurants and on the beach. One night,Antoine discovers another person lying in their bedroom. Hélène is16 years old; she and her mother came to spend a few days and her presence andbehavior will change Antoine's life.

In "ASister", Bastien Vivès, a master of suggestion, conveys the stumblingawakenings of adolescent desire. The story is a narrative jewel, created by oneof the most important authors of the contemporary international graphic novelscene.

Perfect graphics that leave plenty ofroom for emotion, for finereading.
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In his inimitable minimalist and yet veryexpressive style, Bastien Vivès tells with simplicity and sensitivity aslice of life which will undoubtedly evoke memories of an unforgettable andprecious summer foreveryone.
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Don't miss one of the best comics of theyear.
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Vivès knows how to relateintimacy, desire and embarrassment. It is an album to read andreread.
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Bastien Vivès manages to bring outin small touches, by the positions of his characters, by their looks, by thesimplicity of their conversations, the power, the ambivalence and the sweetnessof feelings.
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A strong and engaging story by the bestof young French authors.
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ISBN: 9781950912261

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 581g

216 pages