Portrait of Jean Echenoz

Jean Echenoz books in order

French writer

Born
1947
Country
France
Books
13

Jean Echenoz has published 7 novels and 6 novellas, beginning with Cherokee (1983). The best-known is I'm Off (1999). The latest is 1914 (2014).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jean Echenoz

Standalone novels in order

  1. Cherokee (Sep 1983)

    212 pages

  2. Double Jeopardy (1993)

    231 pages

  3. Big Blondes (1997)

    201 pages

  4. I'm Off (Sep 1999)

    250 pages

  5. I'm Gone (2001)

    202 pages

  6. Des Éclairs (Sep 2010)

  7. 14 (Oct 2012)

Novellas in order

  1. We Three (Aug 1992)

    144 pages

  2. Chopin's Move (French Literature) (2004)

    135 pages

  3. Ravel (2007)

    126 pages

  4. Running (2009)

    126 pages

  5. Lightning (2011)

    142 pages

  6. 1914 (2014)

    119 pages

About Jean Echenoz

Jean Echenoz is a French writer.

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Jean Echenoz FAQ

How many books has Jean Echenoz written?
Jean Echenoz has published 7 novels and 6 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean Echenoz's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with I'm Off.
What is Jean Echenoz's latest book?
1914 (2014).
What is Jean Echenoz's most famous book?
I'm Off (1999) is Jean Echenoz's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.