« On retrouve dans ce livre le style très particulier de Philippe Jaenada, notamment son sens de l’humour et de la digression. De petits instantanés de la France des années soixante-dix et quatre-vingt – la dernière radio de la chanteuse du groupe « Il était une fois » – émaillent son récit, tout comme des détails de sa vie à lui, soudain signalés en passant, lorsque sa propre trajectoire croise par hasard celle de Bruno Sulak, les coïncidences s’accumulent et l’auteur semble parfois pris de vertige. Car tout se tient et pourtant rien ne tient en ce monde, Sulak et Jaenada auraient pu se croiser, échanger leurs vies, mais la vie justement n’est pas la littérature : Sulak reste pour toujours un emblématique mystère et Jaenada un vrai romancier. »
Sylvie Tanette, critique dans ONLALU
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Meet to discuss Sulak, by Philippe Jaenada with our French teacher Martine in Bristol. Everyone with an interest in French literature is welcome:
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Thursday 12th March 2026 at 1pm Tyndale Centre BS8 2QG
Thursday 12th March 2026 at 3pm Tyndale Centre BS8 2QG
Thursday 12th March 2026 at 7pm Tyndale Centre BS8 2QG FULL
Thursday 19th March 2026 at 1pm Online
Thursday 19th March 2026 at 7pm Online
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Comments from our previous book clubs:
“This was the fourth time I took part in the experience of notre club de lecture.
I have loved it every time. it is a great opportunity, first to read a good book in French and then to spend some time discussing the book.
I must even say that our last club I even changed my original approach to the book. From initially finding it a bit too bizarre, to appreciate a depth that I had not noticed.
I am already looking forward to our next meeting” Paco R“This is an excellent book club. I have been to all the meetings since Martine started it and have enjoyed them all. The books choices have been varied and the meetings are very well run by Martine who clearly does a lot of preparation. All this prompts lively discussions which have been interesting as they have prompted different reactions and views from the participants. It’s an excellent opportunity not only to practise your French but also to listen to French as there are usually several French nationals who attend. Highly recommended 😊” Rebecca C