Laurent Gaudé has published 6 novels and 1 play, beginning with Le Tigre Bleu De L'Euphrate (2002). The best-known is Eldorado (2006). The latest is Chien 51 (2022).
Updated September 2026
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Eldorado
Laurent Gaudé's most-read book.
Newest
Chien 51
Published August 2022.
Standalone novels in order
The Death of King Tsongor (Aug 2002)
The Scortas' Sun (Aug 2004)
Eldorado (Aug 2006)
Salina (2018)
Hear Our Defeats (2019)
Chien 51 (Aug 2022)
Plays in order
Le Tigre Bleu De L'Euphrate (Aug 2002)
Film and TV adaptations
- Dog 51 (2025)Film · from Chien 51
About Laurent Gaudé
Laurent Gaudé is a French writer.
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Laurent Gaudé FAQ
- How many books has Laurent Gaudé written?
- Laurent Gaudé has published 6 novels and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Laurent Gaudé's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eldorado.
- What is Laurent Gaudé's latest book?
- Chien 51 (2022).
- What is Laurent Gaudé's most famous book?
- Eldorado (2006) is Laurent Gaudé's most widely read book.
- Which Laurent Gaudé books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Chien 51 (as Dog 51, film, 2025).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.