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A review by fuzzyhead
You Will Not Have My Hate by Antoine Leiris
5.0
This is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.
Antoine Lerirs lost his wife during the November 13, 2015 attacks at the Bataclan Theater in Paris. This book contains brief, intimate snapshots of the days that followed. At only 129 pages, this book is many things- a way for this man to process his intense grief; a refusal to allow himself and his very young son to be consumed by hate; a reflection on how family, friends, and strangers interact with someone who has experienced profound loss; a love letter to a wife and a son.
The writing is so incredibly beautiful. Sam Taylor, who translated the book from French, did an exceptional job.
I'm a bit surprised that this book hasn't received more attention. I wouldn't have know about it had I not picked up an ARC copy from work. Please seek it out. If any friends are reading this and would like to borrow it, I'd be happy to lend it to you.
Antoine Lerirs lost his wife during the November 13, 2015 attacks at the Bataclan Theater in Paris. This book contains brief, intimate snapshots of the days that followed. At only 129 pages, this book is many things- a way for this man to process his intense grief; a refusal to allow himself and his very young son to be consumed by hate; a reflection on how family, friends, and strangers interact with someone who has experienced profound loss; a love letter to a wife and a son.
The writing is so incredibly beautiful. Sam Taylor, who translated the book from French, did an exceptional job.
I'm a bit surprised that this book hasn't received more attention. I wouldn't have know about it had I not picked up an ARC copy from work. Please seek it out. If any friends are reading this and would like to borrow it, I'd be happy to lend it to you.