{"title":"Jocelyne Saucier","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling world of \u003cem\u003eJocelyne Saucier\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed Canadian author whose narratives beautifully blend historical elements with the intricacies of human relationships. Known for her evocative storytelling, Saucier captures the essence of life's complexities through her richly drawn characters and poignant themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaucier's work often explores life in Northern Canada, drawing readers into the vivid landscapes and communities that shape her characters’ journeys. Her acclaimed novel, \u003cstrong\u003e“And Miles To Go Before I Sleep”\u003c\/strong\u003e, exemplifies her ability to delve into the human psyche, weaving a narrative that is both introspective and captivating. It highlights her skill in crafting stories that linger in the mind long after one has turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to her books or a longstanding fan, Jocelyne Saucier’s collection offers a profound exploration of themes such as freedom, solidarity, and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for lovers of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, her novels provide a rich tapestry of storytelling that appeals to a wide range of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"and-miles-to-go-before-i-sleep-by-jocelyne-saucier-9781552454213","title":"And Miles To Go Before I Sleep","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAway From Her\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eStrangers on a Train\u003c\/i\u003e in this follow-up to the cult bestseller \u003ci\u003eAnd the Birds Rained Down\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A journey as geographical as it is interior... a bumpy route, but one punctuated by contemplative pleasures, by small, lost joys... Simultaneously introspective and captivating, \u003ci\u003eAnd Miles to Go Before I Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e reconnects us to what is essential.\" - \u003ci\u003eLes Libraires\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Nostalgic and beautifully grotesque, this novel is delightfully baroque and, although short, so striking it simply will never leave you.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Coast\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eAnd the Birds Rained Down\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cleaving closely to the award-winning Jocelyne Saucier novel on which it's based, this eco-friendly, elegantly delivered tale about the sunset changes in the lives of a trio of graybeards living in the woods is engaging, thought-provoking and ultimately moving.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e on the film adaptation of \u003ci\u003eAnd the Birds Rained Down\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003ci\u003eAnd The Birds Rained Down\u003c\/i\u003e, a stunning meditation on aging and freedom (with more than 3,000 Goodreads ratings), Jocelyne Saucier is back with this unsettling story about a woman's disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGladys might look old and frail, but she is determined to finish her life on her own terms. And so, one September morning, she leaves Swastika, her home of the past fifty years, and hops on the Northlander train, eager to put thousands of miles of northern Quebec between her and the improbably named village, and leaving behind her perennially tormented daughter, Lisana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur mysterious narrator, who is documenting these disappearing northern trains, is on a quest to uncover the truth of Gladys's voyage, tracking down fellow passengers and train employees to learn what happened to Gladys and her daughter, and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710498951404,"sku":"9781552454213","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20277533482740.jpg?v=1754150546"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jocelyne-saucier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}