After his very successful tours for
The 6:41 to Paris
the author is back:
Jean-Philippe Blondel
on Tour
May 15-28
with
Exposed
(fiction)
Release date: June 4, 2019
at New Vessel Press
157 pages
ISBN: 978-1939931672
SYNOPSIS
A French teacher on the verge of retirement is invited to a glittering opening that showcases the artwork of his former student, who has since become a celebrated painter. This unexpected encounter leads to the older man posing for his portrait. Possibly in the nude. Such personal exposure at close range entails a strange and troubling pact between artist and sitter that prompts both to reevaluate their lives.
Blondel, author of the hugely popular novel The 6:41 to Paris, evokes an intimacy of dangerous intensity in a tale marked by profound nostalgia and a reckoning with the past that allows its two characters to move ahead into the future. [provided by the publisher]
“Blondel writes superbly.”
Le Monde
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jean-Philippe Blondel
was born in 1964 in Troyes, France
where he lives as an author and English teacher.
His novel The 6:41 to Paris has been acclaimed
in both the United States and Europe.
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VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR QUOTATIONS
Author Jean-Philippe Blondel’s use of imagery and figurative language breathes life into every page.
What strikes me in this beautiful, lyrical novel, is that… Alison Anderson’s work is flawless. Honestly, the writing is superior to many of the novels I read which are in their original language. I am thoroughly impressed with Anderson’s translation.
The writing is smooth, not in a bad sense, but smooth as a snowy slope for good sledding. This is of course not a novel with twists and turns, but it doesn’t need them to be pleasant. I very much appreciated Louis Claret’s humor, disenchantment, and his kindness without limit. It’s a quiet novel to read on a rainy day.
Powerful and lyrical portrait of a man revisiting his life. Must read literary fiction
I loved the genuine feel of the story, the use of nuance, playing with complexities of life, that the author gave me.
It’s vivid and compelling, and it’s beautiful writing.
I would recommend this quick read for readers who enjoy reading books involving art culture where they can too learn something about themselves.
Exposed is most definitely worth a read.
The novel is written with restraint and leaves a lot for the reader to intuit. An intriguing book that I enjoyed for its unusual style, writing, and personalities.
May 30, 2019
WordsAndPeace
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