Getting Lost

Getting Lost is the intimate diary of Annie Ernaux during a year and a half spent in a secret love affair with a younger married Russian diplomat. Set in 1989, Ernaux reflects on her feelings of desire and her struggles with identity as she navigates life outside Paris, awaiting her lover's visits. Her writing is raw and unfiltered, revealing a haunting portrait of a woman who becomes consumed by passion, ultimately portraying the complexities of love and self-loss. This work showcases Ernaux's renowned spare prose, offering a powerful exploration of desire and vulnerability.