David Thomas tells the story of his brother’s struggle against the inner tyranny of schizophrenia — its harshness, its darkness, its devastation. From Édouard’s sudden death to the happier years, he traces the origins of the bond he shared with his older brother, a bond that helped shape who he is. He wonders: how can he write this story without betraying it, without embellishing it? He writes to reach Édouard. To find him again.
Longlisted for Goncourt Prize 2025, shortlisted for Femina Prize 2025 – Pocket book (Points) sold
