CLEAN : Renaudot French lit prize winner feels: immense joy

The speaker expresses immense joy and gratitude towards their editor at Grasset. They discuss their motivation for writing a book about Mengele, driven by a desire to understand the consequences of evil actions. The author explores Mengele's life, questioning whether he was ever punished, and emphasizes the importance of remembering such figures in Europe today. The narrative follows Mengele's story, highlighting the banality of evil.

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