Video: Justin Torres

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Justin Torres for the launch of the French translation of his National Book Award-winning novel, Blackouts. With captivating charm and sharp insight, Torres, alongside interpreter Arnaud Pretre, engaged in a rich conversation with Anne-Lise Remacle. They explored topics like America’s deep-rooted obsession with identity, the challenges of creating a family as a queer person, the profound impact of Puerto Rico on the cultural map, and the many voices that haunted him while writing Blackouts. It was an unforgettable conversation about an exceptional book, which you can watch in full here.