Avec son 5ème roman « Le Rêve du pêcheur » (Gallimard, 2024), l’écrivaine camerounaise tisse une puissante et passionnante fresque familiale entre le Cameroun et la France. Entrelaçant différentes géographies et temporalités, elle croise le destin de Zacharias, pêcheur au sein d’un village côtier dans les années 60, qui voit sa vie bouleversée par le système capitaliste, à celui de son petit-fils Zack – des années plus tard, il fera l’expérience de l’exil, et sera rattrapé par son passé familial. Hemley Boum questionne les mystères de la transmission au sein d’une lignée, de l’héritage qui forge les êtres malgré eux, explore les résonances entre les vies des ancêtres et celles de leurs descendants, au-delà des ruptures, des absences, des secrets, des douleurs de l’exil.
Extrait d’Afrique Magazine, Par Astrid Krivian Cédric Bouvier
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Meet to discuss Le rêve du pêcheur by Hemley Boum with our French teacher Martine in Bristol. Everyone with an interest in French literature is welcome:
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Thursday 19th November 2026 at 1pm Tyndale Centre BS8 2QG
Thursday 19th November at 3pm Tyndale Centre BS8 2QG
Thursday 19th November at 7pm Tyndale Centre BS8 2QG
Thursday 26th November 2026 at 1pm Online
Thursday 26th November 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