Happy Days
What kind of man buys his grave at the age of eighteen and chooses to spend the rest of his life in a rest home at thirty-five? Meet Antoine, the curious hero of Laurent Graff's Happy Days, an odd young man who somewhat prematurely acquiesces to his terminal destiny. The ultimate fatalist, Antoine decides to play hooky from life at the Happy Days rest home. Despite the pronounced difference in age, he is accepted by the residents and quickly settles into a routine. He leads a peaceful and uneventful life there until the arrival of a dying woman with whom he forms a unique bond and goes on a very special journey. This darkly funny novel -- the first of Graff's to be published in English -- was awarded the Prix Millepages 2002.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786712821
ISBN13:9780786712823
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Carroll & Graf Publishers
Length:99 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 4.6" x 7.1"
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I couldn't put it down. It is both a funny and a sad little book at the same time. It's well worth the cost and time to read. I have no doubts that there are people out there who would do as this fellow did if they could. A great quick read! It will make a wonderful movie.
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