Au bonheur des ogres

Synopsis of Au bonheur des ogres

«Au bonheur des ogres» is the crime and humorous novel by Daniel Pennac, published by Gallimard in paperback (287 pages, in French).

Benjamin Malaussène, a professional scapegoat who works in a department store, looks after his peculiar family. When a series of bombs explodes in the building and he is always nearby, everyone points to him as the culprit. To prove his innocence, Malaussène must move between his family and the secrets of the shopping centre.

First instalment of the Malaussène series. The novel originally appeared in 1985; this edition is from 1997.

For readers of mystery and humour who want to start Daniel Pennac's Malaussène series.