Journalists and booksellers parade one after the other through the premises of Éditions de l'Olivier, avenue de la République, in Paris.
Everyone wants to meet Jean-Paul Dubois whose latest novel, the masterful “The Origin of Tears”, is already establishing itself as one of the great novels of the year.
A hubbub which does not seem to disturb the Toulouse resident, who is more busy looking for his glasses between two appointments.
In this Haussmannian apartment full of books, he welcomes us as if he were at home.
With family.
Fascinating meeting with a writer of rare kindness who takes us from laughter to tears.
Like in his books.
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