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

Join us for the launch of Perfecting the Shot(opens in a new tab), a new novel by Prix Goncourt winner Mathias Énard (Compass(opens in a new tab)), translated by Charlotte Mandell. 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(opens in a new tab). 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.

About Perfecting the Shot

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.

About The International Library

This event is part of The International Library, a collaboration between The Center for Fiction and the Center for the Art of Translation. Join us for a series of conversations across time, place, language, and culture, with live audiences in San Francisco and Brooklyn, with more locations to come. This series will guide readers to think critically about how stories are told and explore the inspiration, philosophy, and craft of international storytellers.