Joël Dicker is a Geneva-based writer born in 1985. He achieved worldwide success with the publication of his book "The Truth About the Harry Québert Affair", released in 2012. This novel won numerous awards and was also voted among "the 101 all-time favourite novels" by readers of the newspaper Le Monde. It was adapted into a TV series with Patrick Dempsey in the leading role. Since this phenomenal success, he has published five works that have been translated into 40 languages and have sold more than 10 million copies. His novels are hefty tomes, generally between 400 and 600 pages. They are page-turners, as the young author infuses them with suspense. Right to the end, one remains captivated by his plots. No sooner is the book finished than one is already dreaming of the next work by the talented Genevan. Joël Dicker remains very discreet about his literary projects. So we will not find out any more! However, he agreed to answer our questions. While waiting to enjoy his next book!
What is your favourite wine?
Chasse-Spleen. A red or white wine produced at the château of the same name, located in Moulis-en-Médoc in the Bordeaux region. On the homepage of their website, there is this very beautiful sentence that explains the château’s very distinctive name well: "nostalgia drowns in spleen, and the spleen is chased away by our wine".
With whom do you like to drink wine?
With friends, to share moments of emotion, hearty laughter, relaxation and ease. At any time!
What is your first memory related to wine?
One evening of drunkenness, at the age of 10, finishing off the dregs in glasses at a family celebration.
For which wine would you be willing to do something crazy?
Grape must. I tasted it once as a child. I have always dreamed of tasting it again!
