People like them: a novel
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Contributors:
Vergnaud, Lara, translator.
Published:
New York, NY : Penguin Books, [2021].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
178 pages ; 18 cm
Status:
Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Sedira
Description

"Anna and Constant Guillot live with their two daughters in the peaceful, remote mountain village of Carmac, largely deaf to the upheavals of the outside world. Everyone in Carmac knows each other, and most of its residents look alike--until Bakary and Sylvia Langlois arrive with their three children. Wealthy and flashy, the family of five are outsiders in the small town, their impressive chalet and three expensive cars a stark contrast with the modesty of those of their neighbors. Despite their differences, the Langlois and the Guillots form an uneasy, ambiguous friendship. But when both families begin experiencing financial troubles, the underlying class and racial tensions of their relationship come to a breaking point, and the unthinkable happens. With piercing psychological insight and gripping storytelling, People Like Them asks: How could a seemingly "normal" person commit an atrocious crime? How could that person's loved ones ever come to terms with it afterward? And how well can you really know your own spouse?"--

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780143136279, 0143136275

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General Note
Originally published in French as: Des gens comme eux.
Description
"Anna and Constant Guillot live with their two daughters in the peaceful, remote mountain village of Carmac, largely deaf to the upheavals of the outside world. Everyone in Carmac knows each other, and most of its residents look alike--until Bakary and Sylvia Langlois arrive with their three children. Wealthy and flashy, the family of five are outsiders in the small town, their impressive chalet and three expensive cars a stark contrast with the modesty of those of their neighbors. Despite their differences, the Langlois and the Guillots form an uneasy, ambiguous friendship. But when both families begin experiencing financial troubles, the underlying class and racial tensions of their relationship come to a breaking point, and the unthinkable happens. With piercing psychological insight and gripping storytelling, People Like Them asks: How could a seemingly "normal" person commit an atrocious crime? How could that person's loved ones ever come to terms with it afterward? And how well can you really know your own spouse?"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Sedira, S., & Vergnaud, L. (2021). People like them: a novel. New York, NY, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Sedira, Samira and Lara, Vergnaud. 2021. People Like Them: A Novel. New York, NY, Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Sedira, Samira and Lara, Vergnaud, People Like Them: A Novel. New York, NY, Penguin Books, 2021.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Sedira, Samira, and Lara Vergnaud. People Like Them: A Novel. New York, NY, Penguin Books, 2021.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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