ABOUT UNCLE

by Rebecca Gisler
translated from French by Jordan Stump

In a small seaside town on the French coast lives Uncle. He shares his house with his niece and nephew, who look after him when they could be doing something – anything – else. A disabled veteran with odd habits, Uncle is prone to drinking, hoarding and gorging, not to mention the occasional excursion down into the plumbing, where he might disappear for days at a time.

Published 20th February 2024 – subscribe now to receive immediately.

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