Gaëlle Bélem was born in Saint-Benoît, Réunion. Her English-language debut, There’s a Monster Behind the Door, has been long-listed for the 2025 International Booker Prize. The Rarest Fruit is her American debut.
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★ “Belem’s piercing bildungsroman memorializes Edmond while filling in the gaps with a masterful balance of humor, tragedy, and emotional insight. It’s an impressive feat.”— Publishers Weekly, Mar 27 2025
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