Live Fast

Winner of the Prix Goncourt, Brigitte Giraud's novel "Live Fast" is a haunting and meticulously structured autobiographical story exploring loss, love, and the small decisions that shape destiny. Narrated through a tense countdown leading up to a tragic motorcycle accident, it reflects on moments from the protagonist’s life—from early memories in Algeria to life in Lyon—while contemplating “what if” scenarios. The book offers a poignant meditation on enduring love and the unpredictable nature of living.