Le kilomètre 83 by Henry Daguerches
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Daguerches, Henry, 1876-1939
French
"Le kilomètre 83" by Henry Daguerches is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in the context of railway construction in Southeast Asia, focusing on the lives of expatriate engineers and local laborers working in the jungle of Cambodia. The narrative introduces several characters, notably An-hoan, a former artist turned l...
the novel describes the setting where the protagonist, an engineer, begins his work for the Siam-Haut-Cambodge railway company. The scene is depicted with vivid imagery, introducing the character of An-hoan, who is respected as an artist despite his current status as a coolie. As the protagonist navigates his new environment, he interacts with fellow engineers and shares stories of their lives and the challenges they face, including the cultural tensions and the impact of their work on the local community. The opening sets a tone of reflection on the struggles and aspirations of the characters while hinting at deeper themes of cultural intersection and personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Hill
3 months agoMake no mistake, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Emily King
4 months agoI have to admit, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Sarah Thompson
2 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Kevin Miller
3 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
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Kenneth Thompson
2 months agoOnce I started reading, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Worth every second of your time.