Creation Lake - Rachel Kushner

Sadie Smith is a 34-year-old American undercover agent, sent by powerful, mysterious employers to a remote corner of France to infiltrate a commune of radical activists led by an enigmatic elder, Bruno Lacombe. Part spy thriller, part psychological duel, the novel follows Sadie as she navigates a web of loyalties and hidden agendas, convinced she is orchestrating the game—only to find the past and the future colliding in unpredictable ways. The narrative has been hailed as smart and sinuous, with a cool erudite gesture that reinvents the spy novel. It has earned critical acclaim and notable praise from readers and critics alike.

The book is written by Rachel Kushner and was published on 30 May 2025 by Random House Libri. It runs 320 pages and is available in paperback (1st edition). The story unfolds across tense, intimate settings in France, blending sharp wit with high-stakes espionage, while exploring themes of power, manipulation, and moral ambiguity.

• Ondercover agente Sadie Smith infiltreert een Franse commune
• Beïnvloed door een raadselachtige oudere Bruno Lacombe
• Spionageverhaal vol zwarte humor en scherpe dialogen
• Booker-genomineerde en New York Times-bestseller
• Auteur Rachel Kushner, uitgegeven bij Random House Libri
• 320 pagina's, paperback, 1e druk