Das franko-kanadische Gegenstück zu "on the road" von Jack Kerouac ist ein faszinierendes Werk.

Leichter und sonniger als Kerouacs Klassiker erzählt Jacques Poulin den Roadtrip der beiden Außenseiter Jack und Pitsémine.

Während Kerouacs Erzählung häufig destruktiv und die Drogen- und Alkoholkulisse verherrlicht, ist Poulin's Darstellung weniger extrem.

Stattdessen präsentiert er eine zarte und achtsame Liebesgeschichte zwischen den beiden Protagonisten.

Aber der Roman hat auch eine tiefere Schicht. Er bietet einen bitteren Rückblick auf die Eroberung des Westens und die Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Lebensräume der Native Americans.

Dieser Aspekt gibt dem Roman eine zusätzliche Tragik und macht ihn zu einem bewegenden und denkenden Werk.

Insgesamt hat dieser Roman mich sehr bewegt und hat mir ein neues Verständnis für die kanadische Literatur und die Geschichte des Landes vermittelt.

Eh, it was in French.

To be honest, I had no idea what it was about.

The words seemed to dance on the page in a language that was foreign to me.

However, it did one wonderful thing.

It introduced the great Yves Montand to me.

His name rolled off the page, and I was immediately intrigued.

I had never heard of him before, but now, through this mysterious French article, I was about to embark on a journey of discovery.

For this introduction, I am forever grateful.

It opened up a new world of music and art to me, and I will always remember the moment when I first read about Yves Montand.

Who knows where this newfound knowledge will take me?

Maybe I'll become a huge fan of his, or perhaps it will inspire me to explore other aspects of French culture.

Either way, I'm excited to see what the future holds.

C'était bon et simpliste. This simple statement holds a certain charm and truth. It implies that something was enjoyable and uncomplicated. It could refer to a delicious meal that was prepared with simplicity, yet still managed to satisfy the taste buds. Or perhaps it was a moment of relaxation and peace that required no fancy frills or extravagance. In a world that often seems to be filled with complexity and chaos, the idea of something being bon et simpliste can be truly refreshing. It reminds us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life and not to overcomplicate things. Sometimes, the simplest of experiences can bring the greatest joy and contentment. So, let's strive to find more of those moments that are bon et simpliste and cherish them for what they are.

Thank God that's over.

This simple phrase holds a world of relief and gratitude. It's a sentiment that often surfaces when we've endured a difficult or challenging situation and finally reached the end.

Perhaps it was a long and arduous project at work, a strenuous exam, or a trying personal experience. Whatever it was, the moment we can say "thank God that's over" is like a weight being lifted off our shoulders.

It's a time to take a deep breath, reflect on what we've overcome, and appreciate the fact that we made it through.

This phrase also serves as a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of perseverance.

When we face hardships, it can be easy to lose hope and give up. But by trusting in a higher power and keeping our focus on the end goal, we can find the strength and determination to push through.

So the next time you find yourself in a difficult situation, remember to hold on and keep the faith. Because when it's all said and done, you'll be able to look back and say, "thank God that's over."