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Frank Wynne

    Frank Wynne is a distinguished literary translator, breathing life into French literature for English-speaking audiences. He excels at conveying complex themes and the subtle nuances of French authors, including their distinct stylistic approaches. His translation work highlights a deep understanding of both the source material and the target language. Wynne is recognized for his ability to capture the spirit and meaning of original works, offering readers an authentic literary experience. His translations are lauded for their precision and literary merit.

    Windows on the World
    Platform
    An Unfinished Business
    Atomised
    Queer
    Alex
    • SHE'S RUNNING OUT OF TIME Alex Prévost - kidnapped, beaten, suspended from the ceiling of an abandoned warehouse in a wooden cage - is in no position to bargain. Her abductor's only desire is to watch her die. HE WANTS ONLY ONE THING Apart from a shaky police report, Commandant Camille Verhoeven has nothing to go on: no suspect, no leads. If he is to find Alex, he will have to get inside her head. ESCAPE IS JUST THE BEGINNING Resourceful, tough, beautiful, always two steps ahead - Alex will keep Verhoeven guessing till the bitter end. And before long, saving her life will be the least of his worries.

      Alex
      4.1
    • LGBTQ writing from ancient times to yesterday, selected by award-winning translator Frank Wynne.

      Queer
      3.9
    • Atomised

      • 379 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      In this dark and disturbing novel, Michel Houellebecq establishes himself as a significant voice in European literature. Following his earlier work, he extends his unique perspective through the lives of two half-brothers, Michel and Bruno, who embody contrasting aspects of Houellebecq himself. Michel, a molecular biologist, struggles to comprehend ordinary human emotions, appearing cold and distant. In contrast, Bruno is a frustrated libertine, trapped in an unappealing body yet clinging to sex as his source of validation. Their intertwined stories reveal a complex and often moving narrative. Houellebecq's formidable intellect shines as he critiques anthropology, psychoanalysis, New Age philosophy, and modern society, all while maintaining a beautifully controlled narrative. The pacing and seamless transitions between the brothers’ stories exhibit a quiet grace. Although some of his views are controversial and provoke unsettling conclusions, the work's value remains intact. The novel poses significant questions about the commodification of sex, the implications of genetics on procreation, and the evolving moral landscape we navigate. It challenges readers to consider the relevance of spirituality in a rapidly changing world. This ambitious, bold, and clever work has garnered more than cult status in France, inviting careful reading and reflection.

      Atomised
      3.9
    • An Unfinished Business

      • 239 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A major novel that tackles one of the great taboos of Muslim culture - the Shoah. Translated from the French by Frank Wynne

      An Unfinished Business
      3.9
    • Platform

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Michel is a civil-servant at the Ministry of Culture. When his father is murdered, Michel takes leave of absence to go on a package tour to Thailand. Infuriated by the shallow hypocrisy and mediocrity of his fellow travellers, only the awkward Valerie att

      Platform
      3.7
    • Windows on the World

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      A daring, moving fictional account of the last moments of a father and his two sons atop the World Trade Centre on September 11. 'The only way to know what took place in the restaurant on the 107th Floor of the North Tower, World Trade Center on September 11th 2001 is to invent it.' Weaving fact and fiction, empathy and dark humour, autobiography and intellect, Windows on the World dares to confront the terrifying image that has come to define our world, the image onto which we project our fears, our compassion, our anger, our incomprehension. Beigbeder is a fierce, furious, infuriating chronicler of human iniquity and human suffering, and this book is a controversial, yet surprisingly humane attempt to depict the most awful event of recent memory.

      Windows on the World
      3.5
    • Historia życia i pracy genialnego fałszerza Hana van Meegerena.W 1945 roku niewiele znaczący holenderski handlarz dzieł sztuki został aresztowany za sprzedaż bezcennego skarbu narodowego ? obrazu pędzla Vermeera ? marszałkowi III Rzeszy Hermannowi G�ringowi. Jedyną możliwą karą za zdradę była śmierć. Jednak Han van Meegeren gnił w zimnej i wilgotnej celi więziennej, nie mogąc wydobyć z siebie dw�ch prostych sł�w, kt�re dałyby mu wolność: jestem fałszerzem.To ja byłem Vermeerem jest zdumiewającą, niezwykłą opowieścią o człowieku, kt�ry minął się z czasem i powołaniem. Od wczesnego dzieciństwa marzył, żeby zostać malarzem, ale w skandalizującym świecie sztuki wsp�łczesnej jego malarstwo krytycy wyśmiali jako beznadziejnie staroświeckie. Wściekły i rozgoryczony uknuł plan zemsty na swych przeciwnikach. Było to oszałamiające, zręczne oszustwo, dzięki kt�remu w niespełna dziesięć lat zarobił r�wnowartość pięćdziesięciu milion�w dolar�w; zyskał akceptację właśnie tych krytyk�w, kt�rzy wcześniej z niego szydzili i... zobaczył swoje obrazy wiszące tuż obok arcydzieł Rembrandta i Vermeera. Jako malarz Han poni�sł klęskę, jako fałszerz był niedościgniony. To ja byłem Vermeerem jest niewiarygodną, a jednak prawdziwą historią największego fałszerza wszech czas�w, trzymającą w napięciu opowieścią o zachłanności, nieposkromionej pysze, braku umiaru, zdradzie i sztuce.

      To ja byłem Vermeerem
      3.5