The ears of the jungle

A journey into the heart of the Vietnamese jungle

Pierre Boulle’s The ears of the jungle immerses you in a little-known episode of the Vietnam War, where cunning and ingenuity take precedence over brute force. Illustrations by Atelier Louvero enrich this story, offering a visual and poetic vision of this secret war.

The secret war of 1968

In 1968, the Americans finally locate the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a vital artery for supplying forces from the North to the South. To monitor enemy movements, they deployed sensors camouflaged in the jungle, but the Vietnamese used tricks and cunning to thwart them. Thus began a veritable game of cat and mouse, in which intelligence and strategy proved more decisive than military power.

Pierre Boulle’s humor and visionary perspective

Pierre Boulle, with his subtle humor and incisive writing, recounts this unique conflict with a perspective that is both precise and visionary. His narrative reveals the complexity of secret operations and the tenacity of local populations in the face of American expansionism, offering a reading that is both captivating and enlightening.

Illustrations that enhance the narrative

Each illustration by Atelier Louvero adds a unique visual dimension, bringing landscapes, machines, and military tactics to life. This combination of text and images makes The ears of the jungle a work that is both aesthetically pleasing and deeply informative.