Rufin, I had read that the pavement "Brazil Red", which I appreciated enough, since conjuguait a sense of classic romantic with undeniable historical wealth. A priori, this is the same formula in this very short "Red Collar" since Rufin evokes a little-known episode - to me it seems - of the First World War, an attempt to joint rebellion of soldiers from both sides, inspired by the success of the October Revolution, on the Greek front, while unwinding with imperturbable classicism emotional story of several destinies that occur in the heat of a summer Berry. Story of loyalty, play history of consciousness (political, human) love story, Rufin trying to cram it all in 200 pages. The problem is that it closes too short book with the feeling of having touched a lot of subjects, potentially full of exciting themes, all to much, since, in the end, Rufin evacuates all conflicts by labeling them " sin of pride ": it is a little easier, though! We will even also the right to find this read very reactionary political commitment under the prism of pettiness of the human soul ... One last comment irritated because Rufin gives a hell of a time to leave open doubt throughout his book on the nature of the "crime" committed by Morlac, what a strange idea on the part of the publisher to reveal the solution on the cover!
