Ex-wife

Author: (French) Jean-Pierre Chandelon, translated by Gu Weiwei
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Simone de Beauvoir found an unexpected ally in Chandelon. This proper woman, a member of the Académie Goncourt, and a best-selling historical novelist, published a remarkable confessional novel titled The Ex-Wife. — Le Monde (France)
It is a heartbreaking, poignant, and sometimes serene book. One might think it is outdated, but it is bound to shock countless female readers and, without a doubt, move many male readers as well. — Le Soir (Belgium)
The Ex-Wife is a solid and lucid work. It is tragic yet engaging, nostalgic yet alert, tolerant yet clear-headed. Set against a backdrop of snow—a white shroud for lovers, yet her heart is filled with sunshine. — Le Figaro (France)
This is an unusual book that depicts lost love. It is emotionally rich and passionate. If you read it, you will never forget it. — Libération (France)
So reasonable that it could not possibly be false. The Ex-Wife lets us hear the voice of a divorced woman. — Libération Culturelle (Belgium)
Chandelon has turned a tragic mistake into a masterpiece. — L'Express (France)
For me, this book is a proof that I loved a man. — Author
A man left his wife after 25 years of marriage and went with another woman. Why did he do that? The Ex-Wife tries to understand the reasons behind it. The book was named one of France's Best Books of 1998 by L'Express and was also one of the bestsellers in France that year. After its publication, it caused a huge stir in France. Many readers, especially female readers, wrote to the author, thanking him for articulating their thoughts and feelings.