When her father is transferred to an army camp in Massachusetts during the Second World War, Darcy feels isolated in her French-Canadian neighborhood until she meets the vivacious Kathleen Mary O'Hara and learns about Catholicism.
Robert Cormier Livres
17 janvier 1925 – 2 novembre 2000
Robert Cormier s'est forgé une réputation grâce à sa littérature profondément pessimiste et sombre. Ses œuvres abordent fréquemment des thèmes difficiles tels que l'abus, la maladie mentale, la violence, la trahison et la conspiration. Cormier explore dans ses romans les aspects les plus sombres de la nature humaine et les problèmes sociétaux, souvent avec des protagonistes qui ne triomphent pas au final. Son approche sans concession met en lumière la réalité brute et la complexité psychologique, offrant aux lecteurs une expérience littéraire mémorable et stimulante.
The Chocolate War & Beyond the Chocolate War Bind-up
- 496pages
- 18 heures de lecture
The head of Trinity College asks Archie Costello, the leader of The Vigils, a secret society that rules the school, to sell 20,000 boxes of chocolates in the annual fund-raising effort. But Carter and Obie, leading members of The Vigils, can't contemplate the future until they have destroyed Archie Costello.
The school year is almost at an end, and the chocolate sale is past history. But no one at Trinity School can forget The Chocolate War. Devious Archie Costello, commander of the secret school organization called the Vigils, still has some torturous assignments to hand out before he graduates. In spite of this pleasure, Archie is troubled by his right-hand man, Obie, who has started to move away from the Vigils. Luckily Archie knows his stooges will fix that. But won't Archie be shocked when he discovers the surprise Obie has waiting for him? And there are surprises waiting for others. The time for revenge has come to those boys who secretly suffered the trials and torments of Trinity. The fuse is set for the final explosion. Who will survive?
Fade
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
IT IS THE summer of 1938 when young Paul Moreaux discovers he can “fade.” First bewildered, then thrilled with the power of invisibility, Paul experiments. But his “gift” soon shows him shocking secrets and drives him toward a chilling act.“Imagine what might happen if Holden Caufield stepped into H. G. Wells’ The Invisible Man , and you’ll have an idea how good Fade is. . . . I was absolutely riveted.”—Stephen King
They entered the house at 9:02 P.M. and trashed their way through the Cape Cod cottage. At 9:46 P.M. Karen Jerome made the mistake of arriving home early. Thrown down the basement stairs, Karen slips into a coma. The trashers slip away. But The Avenger has seen it all.
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
- 241pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Sixteen-year-old Barney can't remember life before the Complex, an experimental clinlc. He knows he's different--he's the control subject. Then he uncovers a terrible secret about himself, a secret that drives him to fulfill his and his fellow subjects' ultimate dream. The Bumblebee must fly!
The Rag and Bone Shop
- 176pages
- 7 heures de lecture
The story revolves around twelve-year-old Jason, who faces accusations of murdering a young girl, sparking outrage in his town. To uncover the truth, a renowned interrogator, known for his ability to extract confessions, is brought in. The intense interactions between Jason and the interrogator lead to a gripping climax, exploring the dark side of justice when the quest for a confession turns into a personal vendetta. Themes of morality and the consequences of obsession are central to this chilling narrative.
I am the cheese
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Adam Farmer is on a journey - he has to get to Rutterburg with a parcel for his father. But as he travels, he starts to remember the events leading up to this point, memories which are also being prised out in gruelling psychiatric interviews. What is the secret of Adam Farmer? And what will happen when he finds out? 'A stunning read . . . undeniably compulsive to the last line on the last page' Sunday Times
In the Middle of the Night
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
The story follows 16-year-old Denny Colbert, whose life is overshadowed by a tragic accident caused by his father, which resulted in the deaths of 22 children. Struggling with the stigma of his family's past, Denny yearns for normalcy but faces restrictions that prevent him from engaging in typical teenage experiences, such as answering the phone or obtaining a driver's license. His family's constant relocation further isolates him, highlighting the lasting impact of a tragedy that he had no part in but is forced to bear the burden of.
Tenderness
- 229pages
- 9 heures de lecture
The story explores the complex relationship between Lori, who seeks closeness with Eric, a man with a violent past. Eric is thrown off balance by Lori's genuine affection, as he grapples with the instinct to distance himself from someone so innocent. This tension between his dark nature and her unfiltered warmth creates a gripping dynamic, challenging the boundaries of love and morality.
