Jean-Claude Leroy
Jean-Claude Leroy (b. 1960) lives in Rennes. Self-described as “a social parasite or an unrepentant deserter (depending on one's standpoint),” he has had “many jobs, mainly summer ones,” and is a poet and novelist in his free time. This review is translated from his blog on the online independent newspaper Médiapart.
Lola’s memoir escorts us through the mid-1960s in the company of young people passionately searching for authenticity and a salutary revolt powered by hearts beating and battle-ready. The stew of ideas and forms in which these inquisitive and adventurous souls dwelt melded the Beats, the Situationists, and the songs of Barbara.
