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ⓘ About Patrick Modiano
The other official mention of Dora Bruder is on the list of deported prisoners from Auschwitz to Paris in 1942. With no further record of this girl, Modiano sets to uncover the truth, which takes him back to one of the most painful periods in history. The author gives a detailed account of his 10-year investigation and the pieces of information he collected from Dora’s remaining relatives and those who lived during the holocaust. Modiano’s writing reads like a meditation on the losses people suffered during this period, especially the Jews. Thousands of people were lost and with them an important part of history. Through writing about Dora’s life, Modiano also realizes that he must come to terms with the shadows of his troubled past.
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Who is Patrick Modiano?
The other official mention of Dora Bruder is on the list of deported prisoners from Auschwitz to Paris in 1942. With no further record of this girl, Modiano sets to uncover the truth, which takes him back to one of the most painful periods in history. The author gives a detailed account of his 10-year investigation and the pieces of information he collected from Dora's remaining relatives and those who lived during the holocaust.
Which Patrick Modiano series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Occupation Trilogy series, the earliest of Patrick Modiano's multi-book series: it opens with La Place de l'Étoile (1968) and runs to 3 books across 1968–1972, ending with Ring Roads (1972).
How many books has Patrick Modiano written?
Patrick Modiano has 29 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1968 and 2025. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Occupation Trilogy series with 3 books — and 26 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Patrick Modiano's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Patrick Modiano's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Occupation Trilogy (1968–1972, 3 books).
How are Patrick Modiano's books organised into series?
This guide splits Patrick Modiano's 29 books into 1 named series and 26 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Occupation Trilogy (3 books, 1968–1972).