« Tremendous. An extraordinary storytelling talent...A very, very subtle book. »
Olivia de Lamberterie, Télé Matin sur France 2

Les Echos Top 7 Books of the Season :
« For her big return, Nelly Alard changes gears with her surprising and addictive The Life You’ve Imagined, a very personal investigation into the birth of "the Sassetot child." »
Alexandre Fillon

« An enthralling quest that is also a superb self-portrait in which the personal lives and destinies of these uncommon heroines intermingle and mirror one another. »
Thierry Clermont, Le Figaro

« A gripping investigation shot through with cheerful humor »
Elle

« A fascinating investigation where the lies bleed into the truth. Surprising – different from anything you’ve ever read before. »
Rémi Noyont, L’Obs

« Portraits of two glamorous women, drawn with great psychological finesse. A subtle storyline worthy of the most spine-tingling thrillers. »
Biba

« A fascinating novel that takes place between Vienna, London, and Los Angeles. »
Notre temps

« An investigation at once personal and dramatic. »
Point de Vue

« How many lives are contained within this book ? And how many stories are in the story ? From Vienna to Sassetot with stops in Hollywood and New York, we meet the entire world in these pages - a captivating whirlwind ballet of writers and actors ! »
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