Jean-Christophe Rufin (All press)
- Jan 4 2022
“A gem of a diplomatic thriller.”
— Publishers Weekly - Dec 23 2021
“Rufin, a prizewinning novelist, appears to draw on his own diplomatic past in depicting the dislocation and isolation Aurel feels...”
— The New York Times - Jul 14 2017
“this taut thriller is distinguished by its literary polish and moral heft”
— Publishers Weekly - Nov 22 2016
“This mix of well-crafted characters, psychological suspense, and the harsh realities of life in wartime results in a nail-biting, challenging literary thriller.”
— Kirkus Reviews - Nov 1 2015
The Historical Novels Review: "a painful and moving tale of the horrors of war, mistaken pride, and unbounded loyalty."
— The Historical Novels Review - Sep 17 2015
San Francisco Chronicle: “The book is perfectly paced, darkly humorous and an excellent window into the turmoil and emerging politics of postwar France.” - Aug 1 2015
New York Journal of Books: "A modern parable about loyalty to others, fidelity to one’s convictions, and the self-effacement needed to bear the consequences of living by one’s beliefs." - Jul 26 2015
The Cedar Rapids Gazette: "...The Red Collar” is a story so haunting and powerful that it hits as hard and true as a blast from a shell.” - Jul 25 2015
The Independent: “Utterly compelling in its psychological understanding.” - Jul 23 2015
THE RED COLLAR picked as the August read for University Book Store’s Nick’s Book Club. - Jul 15 2015
THE RED COLLAR picked as the “Book of the Week” by the Institut Français Royaume-Uni. - Jul 13 2015
WeLoveThisBook.com: “The Red Collar may be short but it is a engaging story perceptively told in limpid prose, beautifully translated by Adriana Hunter. It is a serious book but one with a gratifying end.” - Jul 7 2015
Shelf Awareness: “The Red Collar is a superbly crafted little gem that does everything a novel can do in less than 150 pages [. . .] It's a lucky reader who gets to experience the power of The Red Collar.” - Jul 4 2015
The Irish Times: “Rufin has written a graceful, unpretentious little miracle, a morality play of immense skill.” - Jul 1 2015
ountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association: “Lovely and appalling, encouraging and daunting, this story while unusual and inventive fits a classic mold.” - Jun 29 2015
French Culture Books' 30 Best French Books in Translation for the Summer: “A gripping story of heroism and fidelity in the aftermath of World War I.” - Apr 28 2015
Kirkus Reviews: "Rufin's novel is meticulous and orderly in its depictions of basically sympathetic characters trying to understand one another and find a common ground." - Dec 3 2013
Barnes & Noble Review: Features The Dream Maker on The Long List - Jul 9 2013
Les Echos: "Rufin is a skillful storyteller."