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Translation Is a Love Affair

"One of my favorite writers in the world is Jacques Poulin."—Rawi Hage

"A short novel set in contemporary Quebec that is brimming with satisfying tales of friendship, hope and love between two unlikely and enchanting characters."—John McFarland for Shelf Awareness

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"We fall under the spell of this heartwarming, human novel, penned by Jacques Poulin at the summit of his art."—Mieux Vivre

A vivacious novice translator, a novelist with a generous spirit and a bad back, and a stray cat with an "SOS" tucked into its collar cross paths. The result is a humorous, moving, and mysterious tale of friendship and the human condition.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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