The peculiar life of a lonely postman the no charge book. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault first published in french as facteur emotif in canada in 2005 by xyz editeur. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault peculiar life. Denis theriault born august 24, 1959 is a quebec writer. Like the haiku, its a series of concise contrasts and surprises.
For him, delivering post was a mission he accomplished. 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. But the moral satis faction of knowing oneself to be indispensable to the community made up for these drawbacks. 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. Jan 05, 2019 the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault peculiar life. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault is a highly recommended beautifully written novella. Hes an introverted, quiet man who delivers mail by day, returning to his lonely and empty apartment at night. Denis theriault an original, subtle and touching novel, telling the tragic and often comic routine of one mans life and fate.
Denis theriault author of the peculiar life of a lonely postman. Oct 19, 2017 the peculiar life of a lonely postman, by denis theriault, translated by liedewy hawke. Animation created for the book cover illustration of the romanian translation of the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. 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. The peculiar life of a lonely postman, denis theriault. Dominique fabres guys like me, and more the new york times. This was originally published in canada in 2001 as liguane and was denis theriault s debut.
Denis theriault is an awardwinning author and screenwriter living in montreal. Its english translation by liedewy hawke, titled the postman s round, was published in 2008. They found the story flowed well with elements of humour and suspense in it. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. Published by hesperus nova hesperus press limited 28 mortimer street, london w1w 7rd.
Readers of the peculiar life of a lonely postman will probably recognise parts of that synopsis. The peculiar life of the lonely postman by denis theriault. 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. An original, subtle and touching novel, telling the tragic and often comic routine of one mans life and fate. 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. 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. The peculiar life of a lonely postman kindle edition by. Denis theriault is an awardwinning author and screenwriter living in montreal, canada.
English language translation by liedewy hawke first published in 2008. I ve been meaning to read this bittersweet novella ever since hesperus press published it in england last autumn. May 16, 2018 the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. 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. 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. 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. 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. The peculiar life of a lonely postman york libraries. 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. Bilodo, a montreal postman, secretly opens other peoples mail before delivery, and lives vicariously through their hand written letters. 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.
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. 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. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is his second novel and a much anticipated sequel, the postman s fiancee oneworld will be published in july 2017. Bilodo lives a solitary daily life, routinely completing his post round every day and returning to his empty montreal apartment. The peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault, liedewy hawke kindle, 108 pages, published 2014 by hesperus press ltd.
Feb 02, 2017 denis theriault is an awardwinning author and screenwriter living in montreal, canada. Want to know more about the peculiar life of a lonely postman by denis theriault. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is the story of a postman called bilodo. 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. Bilodo felt he took part in the life of the neighbourhood, that he had a discreet but essential role in it. 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. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is the story of bilodo, a simple man beleaguered by eccentricities that eventually see him writing poetry and contemplating a world far beyond his own.
Mar 08, 2015 new books by dominique fabre, romain puertolas, denis theriault and michel deon. Denis theriault the boy who belonged to the sea levne. Bilodo the postman s adventure in love and japanese poetry is delightful. Denis theriault, romancier et scenariste, est diplome en psychologie. The peculiar life of a lonely postman denis theriault. The peculiar life of a lonely postman, by denis theriault. The peculiar life of a lonely postman nicolas book club. Quotes from the peculiar life of a lonely postman by. The peculiar life of a lonely postman, by denis theriault, published by hesperus press, september 2014 a beautifully tragic and thoughtprovoking tale, the peculiar life of a lonely postman is a moving book by a talented new voice. The boy who belonged to the sea is as deeply touching, descriptive and is a truly distinctive read. Bilodo lives a solitary daily life, routinely completing his postal rounds every day and returning to his empty montreal apartment. I like them even better when these peculiarities involve perfectly ordinary people. Kindle ebook the peculiar life of a lonely postman by deni s theriault kindle, 129 pages, published 2015 by hesperus press kindle ebook.
A word from denis about being chosen for the radio 2 book club. 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 on vimeo join. The peculiar life of a lonely postman is his second novel. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Denis theriault s the peculiar life of a lonely postman surprised me. 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 peculiar life of a lonely postman oneworld publications. Like when you write, the best part is never what you had planned but what you discover on your path. Bilodo, through sheer loneliness has a disturbing habit of opening other peoples personal mail.