Denis theriault an original, subtle and touching novel, telling the tragic and often comic routine of one mans life and fate. I ve been meaning to read this bittersweet novella ever since hesperus press published it in england last autumn. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is a surprise of a book. He is twentyseven years i havent heard of denis theriault before, till i got this book from one of my friends as a christmas present. Like the haiku, its a series of concise contrasts and surprises. It is a sad fact of life that all of us spend an inordinate amount of time in waiting rooms of one sort or another, but the good thing is that the waiting offers opportunities for more reading. Animation created for the book cover illustration of the romanian translation of the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. Oct 19, 2017 the peculiar life of a lonely postman, by denis theriault, translated by liedewy hawke. The peculiar life of a lonely postman nicolas book club. The peculiar life of a lonely postman, denis theriault. Denis theriault born august 24, 1959 is a quebec writer.
Denis theriault is an awardwinning author and screenwriter living in montreal, canada. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. This was originally published in canada in 2001 as liguane and was denis theriault s debut. The peculiar life of the lonely postman by denis theriault.
The peculiar life of a lonely postman york libraries. Once i knew it was written by the author of the beautifully haunting the peculiar life of a lonely postman my expectations soared, and rightly so. The peculiar life of a lonely postman the no charge book. Its english translation by liedewy hawke, titled the postman s round, was published in 2008. Jan 05, 2019 the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault peculiar life. Read now, it made a perfect palatecleanser between some heavier reads for the new issue of shiny new books out on thursday 8th october, and also crossed the canadian author box off. But the moral satis faction of knowing oneself to be indispensable to the community made up for these drawbacks.
Denis theriault, romancier et scenariste, est diplome en psychologie. Like when you write, the best part is never what you had planned but what you discover on your path. Denis theriault author of the peculiar life of a lonely postman. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is his second novel and a much anticipated sequel, the postmans fiancee oneworld will be published in july 2017. Published by hesperus nova hesperus press limited 28 mortimer street, london w1w 7rd. Jul 11, 2015 the peculiar life of a lonely postman is denis theriault s second novel and after you tragically complete this book, you get a free backstage pass to listen to a short interview piece that inspired the author to come up with something as remarkable a plot as his second novel which won the canadajapan literary prize. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault peculiar life. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault first published in french as facteur emotif in canada in 2005 by xyz editeur. Denis theriault is an awardwinning author and screenwriter living in montreal. This is a short but poignantly sweet story about a young, content postman by the name of bilodo who lives a simple life by day and a much more exciting though deceptive life by night as he secretly indulges in the writings of strangers and the lives and love those letters express.
Quotes from the peculiar life of a lonely postman by. What starts out as a quirky, playful tale becomes a deeper meditation on what it means to be human, with a striking ending that leads you right back to the beginning of the book again. English language translation by liedewy hawke first published in 2008. Want to know more about the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. Denis theriault was born on the north shore of the gulf of st lawrence, near septiles, quebec, has a degree in psychology and is an awardwinning screenwriter who lives with his family in montreal. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is a beautiful, charming, poignant love story that has captured my heart, stolen it and ran off with it. I read the peculiar life of a lonely postman from start to finish in one sitting, completely charmed by the quiet world of the lonely postman, bilodo, and his hobby of peeking into the lives of others through their. The peculiar life of a lonely postman kindle edition by. A beautifully tragic and thoughtprovoking tale, the peculiar life of a lonely postman perfectly reflects the elegance and style of murakami and the skill and plotting of julian barnes. Bilodo lives a solitary daily life, routinely completing his postal rounds every day and returning to his empty montreal apartment. An original, subtle and touching novel, telling the tragic and often comic routine of one mans life and fate. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is the story of a postman called bilodo. Bilodo the postman s adventure in love and japanese poetry is delightful. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault is a highly recommended beautifully written novella.
The peculiar life of a lonely postman oneworld publications. Readers of the peculiar life of a lonely postman will probably recognise parts of that synopsis. Mar 08, 2015 new books by dominique fabre, romain puertolas, denis theriault and michel deon. Hes an introverted, quiet man who delivers mail by day, returning to his lonely and empty apartment at night. Bilodo is a lonely postman in montreal who does his job well and without complaint because he has found a way to make his life meaningful. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault, liedewy hawke kindle, 108 pages, published 2014 by hesperus press ltd.
I like them even better when these peculiarities involve perfectly ordinary people. Feb 02, 2017 denis theriault is an awardwinning author and screenwriter living in montreal, canada. A word from denis about being chosen for the radio 2 book club. For him, delivering post was a mission he accomplished. It is a novel which i started to write last year, not knowing yet that the peculiar life of a lonely postman would be published at hesperus press.
Kindle ebook the peculiar life of a lonely postman by deni s theriault kindle, 129 pages, published 2015 by hesperus press kindle ebook. Dominique fabres guys like me, and more the new york times. Sep 12, 2014 it is a novel which i started to write last year, not knowing yet that the peculiar life of a lonely postman would be published at hesperus press. Denis theriault the boy who belonged to the sea levne. Bilodo felt he took part in the life of the neighbourhood, that he had a discreet but essential role in it.
The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault and liedway hawke is a rather curious story that highlights the bizarre dangerous of living a voyeuristic life. A moving story of friendship and the power of imagination, from the awardwinning author of the peculiar life of a lonely postman set on the rugged north shore of the gulf of st. Bilodo, a montreal postman, secretly opens other peoples mail before delivery, and lives vicariously through their hand written letters. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is his second novel. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. Bilodo lives a solitary daily life, routinely completing his post round every day and returning to his empty montreal apartment. They found the story flowed well with elements of humour and suspense in it. Aug 20, 2017 denis theriault s the peculiar life of a lonely postman is one of the most unusual love stories ive ever read. The lovely story is a story full of hope and optimism, a novel that will dearly touch everybody that has the pleasure to read it.