The Reader on the 6.27

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It IS absolutely gorgeous. I bought it a while ago and can’t believe it was sitting on my shelf for so long! Do you have a favourite moment or a particular line from the book that you could share? And why it was so significant to you? Congratulations on the release of The Reader on the 6.27 . In your own words what is it about and what does it mean to you? verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ This smallest of reprieves is more sustaining than a hearty breakfast. It sets Guylain up for his endless days at the book pulping factory where he works, like a prisoner in his orange overalls sentenced to hard labour. The only crime he commits from Monday to Friday is destroying tonnes of unsold works which he feeds to the machine they call The Thing.

In this novel, I wanted to highlight the invisible, the battered lives, the ordinary people who often go unnoticed; and I wanted to show that each of them could have their own unexpected story. In a society where looks have become a religion and where we judge more on appearance, I wanted to highlight our prejudices and show that the clothes do not always make the man. But this book is also a declaration of love for words and for reading. All the characters have a close relationship with words - the words they read, the words they speak and finally the words of love. These words are the real cement of the novel.This is your first novel following two short story collections, can you tell us about the challenges faced in The Reader on the 6.27 as opposed to short stories? Oh I saw that one, with the reindeer, but decided against it – just in case I’m still reading it in January!! Brilliant review and by the way, Amelie is probably my favourite movie of all time – you need to watch it toute suite 😉 Didierlaurent was awarded the 2015 Cezam Prix Littéraire Inter CE for Le liseur du 6h27. Didierlaurent’s second novel Le reste de leur vie was also translated by Ros Schwarz and was published as The Rest of Their Lives by Mantle in 2017.

In this novel, I wanted to highlight the invisible, the battered lives, the ordinary people who often go unnoticed; and I wanted to show that each of them could have their own unexpected story. In a society where looks have become a religion and where we judge more on appearance, I wanted to highlight our prejudices and show that the clothes do not always make the man. But this book is also a declaration of love for words and for reading. All the characters have a close relationship with words – the words they read, the words they speak and finally the words of love. These words are the real cement of the novel. Hello nice people! I'm Elif and I’m here to share my love of books as well as the beautiful things that catch my eye. Let's discuss books and enjoy the small things. The Reader essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. Guylain Vignolles lives on the edge of existence. Working at a book pulping factory in a job he hates, he has but one pleasure in life …Astonishing, isn’t it? I was most grateful to step away from the reads I’m usually drawn to, well, for a little while anyway! 🙂 Guylain Vignolles lives on the edge of existence. Working at a book pulping factory in a job he hates, he has but one pleasure in life. The Reader on the 6.27, by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent - book review: set to woo British readers and become a book club favourite By immersing myself in The Reader on the 6.27I found a little corner of the world where words, either spoken or written, bridge the gap between loneliness and hope. For the briefest moment it can be the most rewarding experience there is. Thank you, you’re very kind. I desperately needed something ‘lighter’ to read after indulging in a bit of a crime fest and this was just perfect.