Synopses & Reviews
Fiction. Asian and Asian American Studies. On July 6, 2004, Monsieur T. stabbed his wife five times with a knife. He then left the marital home and sought refuge in the neighbors' yard. That's where the police found him. During the interrogation, when Monsieur T. was asked why he did such a thing, he was unable to answer. He didn't seem to understand the charges brought against him and didn't remember attempting to kill his wife.
What's your name?
Not me.
What's your first name?
It doesn't belong to me.
And your last name?
Synopsis
Auto-Fiction. Translated from the French by B atrice Mousli. Recipient of the Prix Wepler Fondation La Poste and the Prix Pierre Simon Ethique et R flexion, WE'RE NOT HERE TO DISAPPEAR begins with the portrait of a man suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and goes on to explore the loss of memory, language, and reason. This optimistic, desperate book--Rosenthal's seventh in as many years--confirms her talent and verbal inventiveness.
About the Author
Paris-born novelist Olivia Rosenthal has published nine books since 1999, including WE'RE NOT HERE TO DISAPPEAR (Otis Books/Seismicity Editions, 2015). She has also written a number of plays and has been featured as a performance artist in collaboration with filmmakers, writers, choreographers and directors for numerous festivals.