Sébastien Dulude has been awarded the Quebec Bookers Prize
Quebec Author Sébastien Dulude Wins Prestigious Prix des libraires du Québec
Montreal, QC - Sébastien Dulude, a Quebec-born author, was awarded the Prix des libraires du Québec in the Roman, nouvelles ou récit category on Thursday at the Cabaret Lion d'Or in Montreal. The author's first novel, Amiante, published by Éditions La Peuplade in August 2021, has received widespread acclaim, receiving nominations for over a dozen literary prizes.
Dulude, who spent his formative years in Thetford Mines, received a $10,000 award from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. His book was chosen among Peuple de verre by Catherine Leroux (Alto), L'irréparable by Pierre Samson (Héliotrope), Hexa by Gabrielle Filteau-Chiba (XYZ), and Je vous demande de fermer les yeux et d'imaginer un endroit calme by Michelle Lapierre-Dallaire (La Mèche).
In Amiante, a novel set in 1986 and 1991 in a mining universe, violence and isolation quickly end the idyllic paradise of a season full of promises. Anne-Frédérique Hébert-Dolbec wrote of the novel on their site that it is a story told in precise and abundant language, supported by the accuracy of sensations and emotions that form the heart of its narrative engine.
In the same category, outside of Quebec, the prize was awarded to Michelle Zauner for Pleurer au supermarché (Christian Bourgois), translated by Laura Bourgeois. The novel was described by Christian Desmeules last summer as a touching coming-of-age story, a book of mourning, a lucid exploration of often complex mother-daughter relationships, a culinary travelogue of Korean cuisine, and an essay on Asian-American reality. An interview with the author was published in their pages on Friday.
In other categories, Simon Paré-Poupart was crowned for Ordures ! Journal d'un vidangeur (Lux éditeur) in the Essay category, while Axelle Lenoir won for Passages secrets, T.1. Trompe-l'œil (Pow Pow) in the Comic Book category. The Poetry category saw Sayaka Araniva-Yanez crowned for Je regarde de la porno quand je suis triste (Triptyque).
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Enrichment Data:- "Amiante" is a novel set in Thetford Mines, exploring themes of friendship, worker crises, and the potential social and environmental impacts of asbestos mining.- The novel has garnered attention and interest within literary circles, although specific critical reviews are not detailed in the provided search results.- The novel is featured on platforms such as Instagram, indicating its presence in current literary discussions.
Sébastien Dulude's award-winning novel, Amiante, transports readers to Thetford Mines, offering a fascinating exploration of themes like friendship, worker crises, and the environmental impacts of asbestos mining. This French book captivates literary enthusiasts, contributing to current discussions amidst online literary communities, such as Instagram.
