Presented as a collection of ‘Dear John’ letters, Comment lui dire adieu is an exercise in the style of Queneau. Romantic break-ups are approached from as many points of view as there are letters (men, women, celebrities...). Each letter – sometimes a simple note scribbled at the corner of a table – is given a title evocative of the letter-writer’s personality. With a razor-sharp sense of observation, Cécile Slanka produces a collection of cruel, tender, and often funny texts. A funny, offbeat gift-book for Saint Valentine’s Day – or any other time of year.

A post-graduate in literature (specialised in ‘Coffees and coffee shops in the French public and private sphere of the 18th century’), Cécile Slanka has worked as publisher manager for many websites and publications. In 2001, she joined the team of Unifrance, an organisation for the promotion of French cinema worldwide.

“A sparkling work to be savoured like a glass of champagne.” VSD

Rights sold :

Italy (Kowalski) / Germany (Aufbau) / Spain (Ediciones 62) / Korea (Shinwon Publishing) / Finland (Avain)