Read the essay collection by Emmanuel Carrère, one of France's greatest non-fiction writers, according to critics. Carrère has reinvented non-fiction writing by seeking the truth in all its forms and rejecting the rules of the genre. He engages with theology, historiography, reporting, and memoirs, combining passion, curiosity, and intelligence, making him one of the most distinctive and important voices in contemporary literature.

The book 97,196 Words introduces Carrère's shorter works to an English-speaking audience. It includes more than thirty exceptional texts written during a twenty-five-year period of his creative life, showcasing a remarkable mind in action. It spans various continents, historical periods, and personal relationships, examining the differences between truth, reality, and shared humanity, exploring remarkable events and eccentric lives, including his own.

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm