Idle Days
Idle Days by Thomas Desaulniers-Brousseau, published by First Second on August 14, 2018, is a graphic novel that delves into the emotional turmoil of its protagonist, Jerome. Following the violent death of his father, Jerome finds himself drafted into the Canadian military during World War II. Seeking solace, he retreats to a cabin owned by his grandfather in a remote countryside, only to encounter a growing sense of dread as rumors of murders and ghosts begin to haunt his refuge.
Readers will discover a story that intertwines themes of loss and mystery, as Jerome grapples with his father’s death while trying to uncover the unsettling secrets of his grandfather’s house. The narrative is complemented by Simon Leclerc’s expressionistic artwork, which enhances the haunting atmosphere of the tale. Idle Days presents a layered exploration of grief and the impact of war, set against the backdrop of the 20th century and World War II, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genres of crime, horror, and literary fiction. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English.
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Depressed and unmoored by his father’s violent death, and drafted into the Canadian military to serve in World War II, Jerome has fled, taking refuge in a cabin his grandfather owns in a remote part of the countryside.
But Jerome’s troubles are only beginning. A strange dread fills the woods, and rumors of murders and ghosts cast his refuge in a sinister light. As Jerome struggles to come to terms with his father’s death, he obsessively seeks to uncover the mystery of what, exactly, happened in his grandfather’s house.
In Idle Days, Simon Leclerc’s expressionistic artwork brings to life a layered and deeply literary story from writer Thomas Desaulniers-Brousseau. This haunting graphic novel explores with tenderness and insight the wounds opened with the loss of a loved one.
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