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Les Grandes Marées by Jacques Poulin

addicted2booksstefania's review against another edition

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3.0

Fun to analyze but I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed it outside of my class. I did love the hints of romance though.

wildcardgard's review against another edition

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1.0

Worst book I’ve ever read

kinnimomo's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

maximbouch's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

weaselweader's review against another edition

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4.0

Le bonheur est impossible quand on est seul

Dans la société moderne d'aujourd'hui, il y en a qui n'ont pas encore trouvé leur bonheur, d'autres qui le chercheront pendant toute leur vie sans jamais le trouver et encore ceux qui se sont dit que ce que leur manque pourrait se trouver dans la paix de solitude. Sans doute, il y en a qui sont convaincus que la paix, le silence, le contentement, la tranquillité d'esprit et l'auto-détermination qu'on y trouve sont pareils au bonheur. Évidemment, Jacques Poulin n'y croit pas. Dans LES GRANDES MARÉES, il nous montre, avec une prose à la fois drôle, douce, mélodieuse et avare, que le bonheur doit être partagé. Bien que le bonheur puisse n'avoir qu'une vie courte, il ne reste aucune doute qu'il a besoin, pas seulement d' être partagé, mais aussi du souci, de la communication, de la compassion et d'un vrai sens de communauté.

Paul Weiss

coralang's review against another edition

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4.0

Ce livre parle de solitude et d’envahissement, de bonté et d’égoïsme. Récit touchant et créatif d’un homme en quête de tranquillité.

mttgrms's review against another edition

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4.0

very easy read, I like the way the author cut the fat out of the story, making it void of dull moments. Read this book for school and appreciated the choice

thewitchturtle's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

chaaronnahar's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 stars

Un bon livre qui commence une conversation sur ce qu'est la joie :)

sandraisbooked's review against another edition

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4.0

This seriously had the potential of receiving five stars but I'll settle for four.

I like, borderline love, stories with no plots but the ending to this story was so abrupt ... not even anti-climatic ... but leading to nowhere (literally).

I also liked that the characters are characterized by their traits.

Another aspect I liked was the references to modern day objects, comics, dictionaries, etc contrasted to an old fashioned world like the Island its set in. I wish was on the Île Madame Island but that's besides the point.

Overall, this book was a still fast pace and an eccentric read.