Perspectives

One of the most successful French writers of his generation... a wild romp of a book that turns history on its head

One of the most successful French writers of his generation... a wild romp of a book that turns history on its head

Glorious, funny and profound

A bold and thrilling experiment in counter-factual history from a masterful storyteller

Characteristically ambitious, brilliant... Combining all the pleasure of a period romp with vital questions about our shared origin stories... a triumph

A hugely entertaining novel, taking delight in its own twists and turns

HHhH is a highly original piece of work, at once charming, moving, and gripping

Lively, earthy, experimental, ambitious, clever and endlessly entertaining... Smart, witty, direct, cool

A very well-done [thriller]…with surprising twists and a satisfying denouement… Historical fiction doesn’t get much better than this

A brainy page-turner… Witty and engrossing

A dazzling romp

Laurent Binet lives and works in France. His first novel, HHhH , was an international bestseller which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt du premier roman, among other prizes. The 7th Function of Language won the Prix de la FNAC and Prix Interallié. Civilisations is a bestseller that has won the Grand Prix de l'Académie française.