Review of Monsieur Lazhar (2011) by Sandy K — 30 Nov 2012
Beautifully drawn story of a new teacher and his students, and how they help each other with their grief at a terrible loss. Still reeling from the shock of their teacher's suicide, all the Montreal grade-school children know about their new teacher is that he is from Algeria; they don't realize he is seeking asylum, nor the terrible loss he has experienced.
It's a quiet story, told with respect for all the characters. At its heart it's about the need for human kindness and connection to get us through grief and move forward.
This review of Monsieur Lazhar (2011) was written by Sandy K on 30 Nov 2012.
Monsieur Lazhar has generally received very positive reviews.
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