{"title":"Christophe Bernard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Christophe Bernard, a master storyteller whose works effortlessly blend intrigue and emotion. Renowned for his rich narrative style and vivid character portrayal, Bernard invites readers into complex worlds that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eThe Hollow Beast\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping novel that exemplifies his knack for weaving intense drama with profound human insight. This book, along with others in his repertoire, falls under the General Fiction category, offering both seasoned and new readers a chance to delve into stories that challenge and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristophe Bernard’s novels are a journey into the human psyche, exploring themes of identity, morality, and the intricate webs we weave in our lives. His profound storytelling has garnered a dedicated following, as each narrative unfolds with eloquence and depth, appealing to a diverse range of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exceptional universe of Christophe Bernard and experience fiction that pushes boundaries while celebrating the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hollow-beast-by-christophe-bernard-9781771965552","title":"The Hollow Beast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2025 French-American Translation Prize in Fiction. Finalist for the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award in Translation. A Globe and Mail Most Anticipated Spring Title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eWho Framed Roger Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e in this slapstick epic about destiny, family demons, and revenge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1911. A hockey game in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula. With the score tied two-two in overtime, local tough guy Billy Joe Pictou fires the puck directly into Monti Bouge's mouth. When Pictou's momentum carries them both across the goal line in a spray of shattered teeth, Victor Bradley, erstwhile referee and local mailman, rules that the goal counts—and Monti's ensuing revenge for this injustice sprawls across three generations, one hundred years, and dozens of dastardly deeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuelled by a bottomless supply of Yukon, the high-proof hooch that may or may not cause the hallucinatory sightings of a technicolor beast that haunts not just Monti but his descendants, it's up to Monti's grandson, François—and his floundering doctoral dissertation—to make sense of the vendetta that's shaped the destiny of their town and everyone in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly translated into slapstick English by Lazer Lederhendler, \u003cem\u003eThe Hollow Beast\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Christophe Bernard as a master of epic comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716847096044,"sku":"9781771965552","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24699303482818.jpg?v=1754448217"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/christophe-bernard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}