Suddenly

“Isabelle Autissier sails through literature the way she sails the ocean: with vigor, precision, and determination. . . . The result: a tense and exhilarating read.” —Le Figaro
 
“An adventure novel somewhere between those of Jules Verne and Robert Louis Stevenson.” —Le Parisien
 
“There’s no question about it: Isabelle Autissier is an excellent writer. . . . When it comes to describing nature, there’s no one like her. . .  You’ll devour this novel.” —Express
 
“With a realism that will take your breath away, this novel brings you to the rawest edges of what our humanity becomes when we’re far from civilization. . . . Alone at the helm, without ever losing sight of north, Isabelle Autissier proves that in addition to being a peerless sailor, she is also a great novelist.” —Lire
 
“Unfolds like a thriller . . . Icy, captivating, punctuated by questions about nature’s deepest instincts—Isabelle Autissier steers this novel to perfection. Get on board.” —L’Obs (France)