Didier van Cauwelaert

Didier van Cauwelaert is a French author known for his novels, plays, and screenwriting. He won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1994 for his novel 'Un aller simple'.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. One-Way

    An uprooted, undocumented young man with no known past is given a fabricated identity and sent on a one-way trip to a homeland he has never known; accompanied by a bureaucrat whose own certainties unravel, their misadventures and encounters turn into a bittersweet, often comic exploration of identity, belonging, reinvention and the ways stories and lies can become the raw material of a life.

    The 13553rd Greatest Book of All Time
    Purchase from Amazon
  2. 2. L'éducation D'une Fée

    In this contemporary novel, a man finds his life turned upside down when his wife leaves him, entrusting him with the care of her six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. As he navigates the challenges of single parenthood, he discovers that the little girl believes she is a fairy with magical powers. Through their shared journey, the man learns about love, responsibility, and the power of belief, as he strives to protect the child's innocence and imagination while also confronting the practical realities of life. The story is a touching exploration of the bonds that form between a stepfather and his stepdaughter, and the transformative impact of love and trust.

    The 14044th Greatest Book of All Time
    Purchase from Amazon