The author Thomas Bronnec envisions a chilling futuristic story in which France is attacked by Russia and the United States.
He has just won the Landerneau prize for crime fiction and is set to make waves in the coming weeks. As the month of crime fiction approaches, All the Misfortunes of the World (Gallimard), written by Thomas Bronnec, has been available in bookstores since March 12, 2026.
A frightening and chilling futuristic story, All the Misfortunes of the World imagines a global conflict that impacts France, with Paris under attack from American and Russian drones, both nations now controlled by autocrats. French President Émilie Cornelly tries to organize the defense of the territory but finds no support from her European allies. The only possible solution seems to be a counterattack…
Political thriller with numerous plot twists, based on a global breakdown and the use of new technological weapons, All the Misfortunes of the World appears particularly relevant as conflicts intensify worldwide. Following Coliseum (Gallimard) in 2024 and Collapsus (Gallimard) in 2022, Thomas Bronnec is back with a highly acclaimed and award-winning book.
The political and social chessboard has always held a significant place in his work. All the Misfortunes of the World continues to explore the workings of an unstable world in transition, with a frightening lucidity oscillating between pessimism and catastrophe.
What about All the Misfortunes of the World?
The initial reviews of All the Misfortunes of the World praise the author’s mastery and the effectiveness of his new novel. Ouest France in particular mentions a genre in which the author “excels,” while Les Échos describe it as a “chilling dystopia” that is a “must-read for all fans of political fiction.”
During the Landerneau prize ceremony, the jury president, journalist Bruce Toussaint, described it as a “disturbing and exhilarating dive into a French and global crisis, with characters that are more real than life,” while also praising this “wonderful story rooted in a reality that seems so close to us.” The futuristic novel is now available in bookstores.
