Fiction & Literature
Comme des bêtes
Violaine Bérot
Synopsis
In a mountain community, Mariette lives with her silent, immensely strong son, known for his affinity with animals. The appearance of a young girl prompts an investigation and a chorus of conflicting accounts. Village assumptions, inherited legends and fear of difference complicate the search for an explanation of what has happened.
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