Red is my heart by Antoine Laurain and Le Sonneur
Title of the book: Red is My HeartAuthor: Antoine Laurain, Le Sonneur
Publisher: Gallic Books
Publishing Date: 2022
ISBN: 9781913547370
Summary:
How can you mend a broken heart? Do you write a letter to the woman who left you - and post it to an imaginary address? Buy a new watch, to reset your life? Or get rid of the jacket you wore every time you argued, because it was in some way ... responsible? Combining the wry musings of a rejected lover with playful drawings in just three colours - red, black and white - bestselling author of The Red Notebook, Antoine Laurain, and renowned street artist Le Sonneur have created a striking addition to the literature of unrequited love. Sharp, yet warm, whimsical and deeply Parisian, this is a must for all Antoine Laurain fans.
Author Info:
Antoine Laurain (born 1972) is a French author. He previously worked as a screenwriter and antiques dealer.
His first novel "The Portrait" was published in 2007 and he achieved wide international acclaim with "The Red Notebook". Since then his works have been translated into 14 languages and partly made into films.
I am reminded of Black and White by David Macaulay when I was reading this book: are the pictures and the monologue related or do they tell separate stories? The monologue tells a story of a man who has recently gone through a heartbreak and who wants to get over a particular woman. In the book he discusses of creating his new version of years, of getting rid of things that remind him of her, and even writing her letters that she will never see. The pictures are in black and white and red, and they could relate to the monologue, or they could be the mysterious man's memories or desires. I do think the pictures tell a story, perhaps of memories the man has. ( maybe a background to the monologue would be my vote...)
This was given for review
4 out of 5
(0: Stay away unless a masochist 1: Good for insomnia 2: Horrible but readable; 3: Readable and quickly forgettable, 4: Good, enjoyable 5: Buy it, keep it and never let it go.)
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