Book · 2021 · Fiction
The Anomaly
A Novel
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So I'm going to go with with a thriller in translation, The Anomaly by the French writer Elve Lutellier, which I reviewed a few years ago when it came out because I loved it so much and it won the Pri Gonko the uh France's top literary prize...
The best things said about it
There was a copy in the office so I grabbed the Anomaly by irve latelier and just a couple things.
Why people recommend it
The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier is an inventive, high-concept literary thriller in translation that examines the chaotic societal and philosophical fallout after a commercial flight duplicates itself mid-air. Sarah Lyall strongly recommended the novel on The Book Review, describing it as a brilliant French thriller that she had previously reviewed and loved, noting its prestigious win of France's top literary honor, the Prix Goncourt. Pamela Paul also mentioned the book on the same podcast, noting that she had grabbed a physical copy from the office after spotting it lying around. Both discussions highlighted the immediate intrigue and widespread acclaim surrounding Le Tellier's clever blending of science fiction, suspense, and deep character study. Lyall emphasized the sheer originality of the plot, which forces governments, scientists, and the passengers themselves to confront impossible existential questions. By bringing this translated work into the spotlight, the podcast guests underscored the universal appeal of a thriller that challenges our understanding of reality, identity, and fate. The novel continues to be celebrated as a remarkable achievement in contemporary international fiction, captivating readers with its intellectual rigor and breathless pacing.
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Pamela Paul there was a copy in the office so I grabbed the Anomaly by irve latelier and just a couple things 1
“there was a copy in the office so I grabbed the Anomaly by irve latelier and just a couple things”
Sarah Lyall So I'm going to go with with a thriller in translation, The Anomaly by the French writer Elve Lutellier, wh… 1
“So I'm going to go with with a thriller in translation, The Anomaly by the French writer Elve Lutellier, which I reviewed a few years ago when it came out because I loved it so much and it won the Pri Gonko the uh France's top literary prize...”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and I read the Anomaly by irve latelier”