Successology

From one of France’s leading authors, Lydie Salvayre, Successology is a satirical disquisition on the great goal of modern life, complete with a step-by-step manual for achieving it. Pinning down and parodying some of the most powerful people in media, business and government, as well as the particular and duplicitous players of the literary world, Successology sees with hair-raising precision who we are and what we want to be. In propulsive prose as poised as it is playful, this unusual book delves deep into the conceits of our era and the interpersonal ploys that prove fateful. Prepare to snort, cringe, weep and ponder the weight of your own ego in the harsh light of this virtuosic vivisection of success.