About the Book:
Paced and structured with the inevitable suspense of a countdown, Brigitte Giraud’s tense and haunting novel follows one woman’s quest to comprehend the motorcycle accident that took the life of her partner Claude at age 41.
The narrator of Live Fast recounts the chain of events that led up to the fateful accident, tracing the tiny, maddening twists of fate that might have prevented its tragic outcome. Each chapter asks the rhetorical question, “what if,” departing from an image or memory from early years in Algeria during the war, to moving to the suburbs of Lyon, buying and renovating a home where they could “put down their suitcase for a whole life.” A sensitive elegy to her husband and a subtle, precise vision of a lasting love, Live Fast is a moving and electrifying portrait of two people caught up in the mundane activities of life, forgetting that living itself can be dangerous.
REVIEW:
I have read many autobiographies, but "Live Fast" is unique and interesting. It is a touching reflection of grief, despair, and loss. After the death of her husband, Claude, the author struggles with numerous questions about the circumstances of the accident, which are addressed as the narrative progresses. This is a powerful book where the author emphasizes the importance of recognizing that life moves swiftly, urging us to cherish each day as it may be our last.
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Disclaimer: I was given a copy of the book by the publisher and I was not compensated for my review
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