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The Anomaly (L'Anomalie)

A science fiction novel exploring a mysterious anomaly that forces passengers on a plane to confront parallel realities and the nature of existence itself.

The Anomaly (L'Anomalie)
Type
book
Year
2020
By
Hervé Le Tellier
Publisher
Grasset
ISBN
9782253260288

L'Anomalie is a contemporary science fiction novel that begins with a commercial airplane landing in Paris after a routine flight, only to have an identical plane land moments later with the same passengers and crew. This impossible event triggers a cascade of investigations and philosophical questions about the nature of reality, consciousness, and parallel universes.

The narrative weaves together multiple perspectives—passengers, investigators, and scientists—as they attempt to understand the anomaly. The novel explores themes of identity, free will, and the possibility of alternate timelines, drawing on concepts from quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.

Published in 2020, the novel became a major bestseller in France and internationally, winning critical acclaim for its ambitious scope and thought-provoking premise. It has been adapted into a film and continues to generate discussion about its philosophical implications regarding the nature of reality and human consciousness.

Last updated 31 August 2026