Stéphane Larue

Stéphane Larue is a Canadian writer known for his debut novel "The Dishwasher" ("Le Plongeur"), which won the Prix Hervé-Foulon and was a finalist for the Prix des libraires du Québec. Originally written in French, the novel follows a philosophy student working in a Montreal restaurant and captures the gritty reality of kitchen life with sharp wit and philosophical depth. Larue's writing combines literary ambition with raw, visceral storytelling, exploring themes of labor, class, and urban existence. His work has been translated into multiple languages, bringing Quebec literature to international audiences and establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary Canadian fiction.