The Echoes of the Past – Novel IS LGBTQ+
Description of the book :
A powerful account between forbidden love, a quest for identity and memory
The Echoes of the Past is a novel upsetting of the literature YA LGBTQ+ that captivates from the very first pages. Alex, 16 years old, discovers a diary decades-old, hidden in a library internship. Written in the 70's by a former student named Louis, this book tells a story of secret love, marked by fear, rejection, and courage.
Alex recognizes himself in the words of Louis. He also lives in silence a budding love for his best friend Hugo. Through the confidences of the past, he finds a new strength to face his own feelings. This link between two eras creates a resonance intimate, profound and universal.
Extract of the digital book :
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An emotional connection between generations :
Alex recognizes himself in the words of Louis. He also lives in silence a budding love for his best friend Hugo. Through the confidences of the past, he finds a new strength to face his own feelings. This link between two eras creates a resonance intimate, profound and universal.
A novel LGBTQ+ themes universal :
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The quest for identity in adolescents
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Weight of social norms, yesterday as today
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Forbidden love, and forced silence
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Legacy of past struggles
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Acceptance of self and courage to love freely
A trip introspective and life-changing :
More than just a novel of love, The Echoes of the Past is a mirror stretched to the players, an invitation to think, feel, and remember. Each page is imbued with heartfelt emotion, each revelation pushes him to question his own truth.
The quest for identity of Alex I found it particularly moving. A read that I highly recommend to lovers of literature LGBTQ
The story follows well, I would have liked more depth on the emotions of Alex. Reading not evil
I particularly liked the passages from the diary of Louis, who provide historical depth to the story. However, I would have liked more development on this Alex. All in all, an interesting read
Deeply moving and inspiring ! The Echoes of the Past I was deeply touched. A moving story about love, identity and courage, which leaves a lasting imprint. Bravo !