A good death
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Family stories, Holiday fiction
Human-narrated audio
Summary
On Christmas Eve, a family has gathered for the obligatory dinner. The father, only yesterday an imposing figure who terrorized his children, has suddenly fallen prey to Parkinson's and finds himself trapped inside a disintegrating body. André, the eldest child,… has conflicting feelings about this, and wonders how to behave towards a parent to whom all pleasures are forbidden. Should his life be prolonged or ended? Around the dinner table, opinions are divided. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2006. Uniform title: Belle mort.