“One of my favorite writers in the world is Jacques Poulin.”—Rawi Hage
“A short novel set in contemporary Quebec that is brimming with satisfying tales of friendship, hope and love between two unlikely and enchanting characters.”—John McFarland forShelf Awareness
“We fall under the spell of this heartwarming, human novel, penned by Jacques Poulin at the summit of his art.”—Mieux Vivre
A vivacious novice translator, a novelist with a generous spirit and a bad back, and a stray cat with an "SOS" tucked into its collar cross paths. The result is a humorous, moving, and mysterious tale of friendship and the human condition.
About the Author
Born in Saint-Gédéon-de-Beauce, Jacques Poulin is the author of fourteen novels. Among his many honors are the Governor General s Award, the Molson Prize in the Arts, the Gilles-Corbeil Prize, and the France-Québec Prize. He lives in Québec City.
Sheila Fischman has published more than 125 translations of contemporary French-Canadian. Fischman was named to the Order of Canada in 2002 and to the Ordre national du Québec in 2008; in the same year she received the Molson Prize in the Arts.
Poulin is widely considered the most North American of Quebec French-writing authors. His published novels include Volkswagon Blues (1984) and La tournée d automne (Autumn Rounds, 1993). Among his many awards are the 1978 Governor General?s award for Les Grandes Marees and the Molson Prize for lifetime artistic contribution in 1990 and 2000. He lives in Quebec. Sheila Fischman has published more than 125 translations of contemporary French-Canadian novels. She was twice awarded the Canada Council translation prize and received the Governor General s literary award in 1998. In 2002, Fischman was named to the Order of Canada, in recognition of the quality of her translations and unparalleled contribution to Canadian culture. She lives in Montreal.
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