The International Library: Mathias Énard on Perfecting the Shot with Nicole Krauss

Join The Center for Fiction for the launch of Perfecting the Shot, a new novel by Prix Goncourt winner Mathias Énard (Compass), translated by Charlotte Mandell.

In a city torn apart by a civil war, Perfecting the Shot follows a teenage sniper who lurks on rooftops, shooting at civilians while his mentally ill mother cowers in their apartment. His routine is eventually disrupted by the arrival of Myrna, a 15-year-old girl hired to care for his mother, and his disturbing obsession with Myrna threatens to push them all over the brink.

Énard’s latest book exposes the disastrous effects of extreme violence with precision and lyricism. At the event, he’ll be joined by National Book Award finalist Nicole Krauss, author of Great House. They will discuss Énard’s work, exploring the intersections of writing and translation. All tickets include a signed copy of Perfecting the Shot. In-person tickets guarantee a seat, and Énard will sign books after the event.