Second Best

'A brilliant concept for a novel' - Sunday Times 'A witty and heartfelt portrait of what happens when luck does not go your way . . . [Foenkinoss] sensitive and empathetic handling of the theme of the also-ran is as instructive as it is entertaining' - Irish Times 'A gem of an idea . . . a playful blend of fact and fiction' - Telegraph 'Foenkinoss surreal yet relatable novel, a French bestseller, considers life in our age of anxiety, when other peoples picture-perfect lives make our own seem drab in comparison' - Washington Post 'Its about time British readers discovered the wit and originality of David Foenkinos, and this exquisitely bittersweet comedy of lifes missed opportunities is the perfect place to start' - Jonathan Coe, author of Bournville