France Loisirs: Dans l'angle mort avant première

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Chris Bohjalian has established himself as a master of exploring significant contemporary issues through his novels. His previous works have delved into themes such as the cultural significance of birth, the experiences of foster children, and the complexities of animal rights and parenting. Now, he presents a new ambitious narrative that shifts between Jay Gatsby’s Long Island and rural New England, spanning the Roaring Twenties to the present day. The story follows college sophomore Laurel Estabrook, whose life changes drastically after an attack while cycling in Vermont. Once sociable, she retreats into her passion for photography and begins volunteering at a homeless shelter, where she encounters Bobbie Crocker, a man with a troubled past and a collection of photographs he guards closely. After Bobbie’s unexpected death, Laurel learns he was once a successful photographer who collaborated with icons like Chuck Berry and Eartha Kitt. As her fascination with Bobbie’s past deepens into obsession, Laurel becomes convinced that his photographs hold a dark family secret. Her quest for the truth pulls her away from her previous life and into a perilous game with those who claim to want to protect her. In this gripping literary thriller, Bohjalian weaves a tale filled with complex characters, including Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, leading readers on an unforgettable journey.