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The ninth life of louis drax packs an irresistibly twisted wallop. With this as background i did not know this until after i had read the book and, indeed, this material is not contained in the book, the reader of louis drax is in for a polyphonically narrated tour through the hieronymous bosch landscape of louiss disturbed mind. Jan 10, 2005 louiss luck seems to run out on the day his estranged parents reunite long enough to take him to the auvergne to celebrate his ninth birthday. The 9th life of louis drax terrible things keep happening to a 9yearold boy, who narrates the mystery of his own nearmurder from a coma in this undercooked thriller from. This summary of the ninth life of louis drax includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. The 9th life of louis drax is a 2016 canadianamerican supernatural thriller film directed by alexandre aja and starring jamie dornan, sarah gadon, aiden longworth, oliver platt, molly parker, julian wadham, jane mcgregor, barbara hershey, and aaron paul. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the ninth life of louis drax. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen book grocer. Buy a cheap copy of the ninth life of louis drax book by liz jensen. The ninth life of louis drax charlotte mecklenburg library. I liked louis, he was a interesting character, i enjoyed reading his thoughts. I found the story insightful about the power of mind and human nature which i enjoyed.

He almost died eight other times, but luckily was saved by his mother. Liz jensen is the acclaimed author of four other novels, most recently war crimes for the home. Louis falls off a cliff on his 9th birthday after surviving 8 suspicious accidents in the last 8 years. When i heard the movie was in production, the synopsis made it even more interesting to me so i finally had to give it a go the fact that jamie dornan will be a lead role is purely a bonus, i promise. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen nook book ebook. Allan pascal dornan is drawn into a thrilling mystery that explores the nature of the sixth sense, testing the boundaries of fantasy. Jan 17, 2017 after surviving eight neardeath accidents throughout his unlucky life, louis drax aiden longworth plunges off a steep cliff on his ninth birthday. With a screenplay adapted by max minghella and directed by alexander aja, the 9th life of louis drax has pretty much the same synopsis as the book. Allan pascal dornan is drawn into a thrilling mystery that explores the nature of the sixth sense, testing the boundaries of fantasy and reality. The 9th life of louis drax begins on louis drax s 9th birthday, when he miraculously survives a near fatal fall. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ninth life of louis drax. M john harrison finds a black, teasing but very humane novel in the ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen. This books begins when 8year old louis drax is brought to a hospital in a deep coma, after previously being misdiagnosed. His doctor allan pascal finds himself tangled between his professional responsibility and his growing affections for the boys mother, a fragile young beauty.

The ninth life of louis drax kindle edition by jensen. The ninth life of louis drax is the story of nine year old louis drax, a boy who is accident prone and believes he is living his ninth life after losing the previous eight due to his accidents. Louis is very intelligent, precocious and deceitful for reasons you will find out. Liz jensen says the inspiration for louis drax came from my own. Their picnic ends when louis tumbles over a cliff and drowns in the river below while pierre drax runs away.

Each year, some violent calamity befalls him, and the latest has landed him in a hospital in provence, deep in a coma. The story begins on louis drax s 9th birthday, when a lifetime of curious mishaps culminates in the boys nearfatal fall. It was written by max minghella based on liz jensens bestselling novel of the same title. The ninth life of louis drax is the story of a family falling apart, told in the vivid voices of its comatose son and dr. But louis hasnt really drowned, as an alert morgue attendant notices that night. The wrapper on this copy is very bright, is unfaded and is complete. The ninth life of louis drax has all the makings of a dramatic, suspenseful. Read the ninth life of louis drax, by liz jensen online on bookmate now a major film starring jamie dornan and aaron paulnineyearold louis drax is a. Review of the ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen.

The ninth life of louis drax, liz jensen 9781408865934. This books begins when 8year old louis drax is brought to a hospital in a deep coma, after previously being misdiagnosed as dead. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen read online on bookmate. A bright uk first edition, first impression with a complete number string which includes the number 1. The story begins on louis draxs 9th birthday, when a lifetime of curious mishaps culminates in the boys nearfatal fall. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read the ninth life of louis drax, by liz jensen online on bookmate now a major film starring jamie dornan and aaron paulnineyearold louis drax is a problem child. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen book read online. Nineyearold louis drax, disturbed and accidentprone from birth, wanders away from a picnic site in the auvergne. Alexandre ajas new film, the 9th life of louis drax, is a melding of genres. The 9th life of louis drax is a quirky and atmospheric film noir. Desperate to reveal the strange circumstances behind the young boys accident and dark coincidences that have plagued his entire life, dr.

Extremely odd, preternaturally bright and only nine years old, louis drax is an accidentprone french boy. Liz jensens fifth novel, the ninth life of louis drax, became famous long. Sep 02, 2016 in the first moments of the joltingly awful fantasy mystery the 9th life of louis drax, a nineyearold named louis plunges off a high cliff into deep water, narrating his death and conversing. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Bookmuseawardbadge a strange mixture of psychological. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen goodreads. Liz jensen is the bestselling author of eight acclaimed novels, including the guardianshortlisted ark baby, war crimes for the home, the ninth life of louis drax, the rapture, shortlisted for the brit writers awards and selected as a channel 4 tv book club best read, and, most.

He is brilliant and strange, and every year something violent seems to happen to him. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen read online on. The ninth life of louis drax kindle edition by jensen, liz. Goodreads members who liked the ninth life of louis drax also. To read this book, upload an epub or fb2 file to bookmate. The ninth life of louis drax is a interesting story about a extraordinary boy who is somewhat misunderstood and mature for his age.

Liz jensens taut psychological thriller is read by andrew sachs and ben tibber remarkable. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the ninth life of louis drax, nineyearold louis tumbles into a ravine and falls into a coma. In the first moments of the joltingly awful fantasy mystery the 9th life of louis drax, a nineyearold named louis plunges off a high cliff into deep water, narrating his death and conversing. The ninth life of louis drax first edition by liz jensen. After surviving eight neardeath accidents throughout his unlucky life, louis drax aiden longworth plunges off a steep cliff on his ninth birthday. Shocking, moving and beautifully written, the ninth life of louis drax is an extraordinary novel about family mystery and medical marvels image contains many heartstopping moments where the tension is cranked up almost to breaking point sunday telegraph black, teasing but very humane guardian. Read the ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen for free with a 30 day free trial. Find books like the ninth life of louis drax from the worlds largest community of readers. The 9th life of louis drax starts with a disastrous ninth birthday and some unanswered questions. Dec 17, 2008 the ninth life of louis drax ebook written by liz jensen. May 07, 2015 well, well, the ninth life of louis drax.

Read the ninth life of louis drax, by liz jensen online on bookmate now a major film. It was written by max minghella based on liz jensen s bestselling novel of the same title. Ive seen this book around throughout the years but never read it, obviously. The ninth life of louis drax is a macabre little book with a dark sense of humor, and is really quite brilliant. Liz jensen first edition the ninth life of louis drax. Jensen, the british author of four previous novels, offers a sophisticated mystery in her latest book. One moment, it is a whimsical tale of an accidentprone boy and his brushes with the beyond. Only louis holds the key to the mystery surrounding his fall and he cant communicate. When he falls off a cliff into a ravine, the accident seems almost predestined. The morbidly imaginative and sharply intuitive boy from a provincial city in france has survived eight suspicious accidents, one for each year of his life. Louis miraculously survives but the family has been shattered. Elle soon to be a major feature film starring jamie dornan fifty shades of grey. Apr 04, 2005 the ninth life of louis drax is a interesting story about a extraordinary boy who is somewhat misunderstood and mature for his age.

Its a stylish and sinister headscratcher that will keep you hooked until its epic conclusion. Liz jensens latest book is emotionally compelling, morally fascinating and slightly. The 9th life of louis drax is a 2016 canadianamerican supernatural thriller film directed by. Aug 30, 2016 the ninth life of louis drax is the story of nine year old louis drax, a boy who is accident prone and believes he is living his ninth life after losing the previous eight due to his accidents. Its been compared to the lovely bones because both narrators are children and both are dead or close to it. The ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen books the. On his ninth birthday, louis goes on a picnic with his parents and falls off a cliff. The ninth life of louis drax hardcover the elliott bay. Horror filmmaker alexandre aja turns in a tonally odd supernatural thriller which hits its stride. His doctor, pascal dannachet, tries to unravel the mystery of. Jun 25, 2004 the ninth life of louis drax by liz jensen 277pp, bloomsbury. Full of astonishing twists and turns, this is a masterful tale of the secrets the human mind can hide.