Querelle of Roberval

Querelle of Roberval is a novel that was shortlisted for the 2022 Atwood Gibson Writers Trust Fiction Prize and won the 2023 ReLit Award for Fiction. It is a tribute to Jean Genets antihero and a brilliant reimagining of the ancient form of tragedy. The story follows a millworkers strike in the northern lumber town of Roberval, where tensions escalate between the workers and the mysterious and magnetic influence of Querelle, a dashing newcomer from Montreal. As the dispute hardens, the tinderbox of class struggle and entitlement ignites in a firestorm of passions carnal and violent.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Biblioasis

As a protracted millworkers strike in the northern lumber town of Roberval unfolds, tensions between the workers begin to rise. However, when a lockout renews their unity, they rally behind the enigmatic and captivating figure of Querelle, a dashing newcomer from Montreal. Physically robust and unapologetically bold, Querelle exudes charm and naivety during the day, engaging in picket line walks and captivating the attention of young men who seek his apartment for sexual encounters. As the dispute intensifies and both parties refuse to compromise, the wheels of the economic machine grind to a halt, and the embers of class struggle and entitlement ignite into a raging inferno of passions, both carnal and violent. Querelle of Roberval stands as a poignant social drama, paying homage to Jean Genets antihero, and offering a remarkable reinterpretation of the ancient form of tragedy. It is a wildly imaginative tale that delves into themes of justice, passion, and retributive revenge, showcasing the author's exceptional storytelling prowess and ability to transport readers to a world of vivid imagination and intense emotional turmoil.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 136 x 210 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781771963541