Blesses
(Author) Percival EverettVoilà des années que John Hunt, qui a maintenant atteint la quarantaine, a choisi de se détourner de la société des hommes en allant vivre dans un ranch où, aux côtés d'un oncle vieillissant, il élève des chevaux. Mais le fragile éden de ces deux hommes noirs dans le grand Ouest américain vient à se fissurer : un jeune homosexuel est retrouvé dans le désert battu à mort, un fermier indien découvre deux de ses bêtes sauvagement assassinées, et l'inscription "Nègre rouge" en lettres de sang dans la neige... C'est dans ce contexte menaçant que John s'interroge sur ses choix de vie depuis la mort tragique de sa femme, sur les silences coupables qui couvrent les agissements d'un inquiétant groupe néonazi, sur la fin imminente de l'oncle Gus, sur l'amour, enfin, qu'une jeune femme vient réveiller en lui... Privilégiant une écriture de l'action qui exalte les puissances du non-dit, Percival Everett propose, à travers une subtile dénonciation de toutes les haines - raciale, sexuelle - qui meurtrissent l'Amérique contemporaine, une variation sur l'humaine condition, dans sa bouleversante vulnérabilité.
Percival Everett
Percival Everett is an American writer known for his diverse body of work that includes novels, poetry, and short stories. He is known for his experimental and genre-defying writing style that often challenges conventional narrative structures and explores themes of race, identity, and language.
Some of his most notable works include "Erasure," a satirical novel that critiques the publishing industry and explores issues of race and representation, and "I Am Not Sidney Poitier," a comedic novel that follows the misadventures of a young black man named Not Sidney Poitier.
Everett's contributions to literature include his exploration of complex and nuanced characters, his use of humor and satire to address serious social issues, and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling.
His impact on the literary genre can be seen in his ability to blur the lines between genres, blend literary forms, and challenge readers' expectations. One of his most famous works, "Erasure," has been praised for its sharp social commentary and inventive narrative structure.
Overall, Percival Everett's work is characterized by its intelligence, wit, and willingness to confront difficult truths, making him a unique and influential voice in contemporary literature.
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