Constance Debré

Love Me Tender is a radical work depicting the search for a new identity through loss and a liberating personal transformation. It follows an unnamed protagonist who leaves behind her family, career, high income, and lifestyle to dedicate herself to writing and a noncommittal series of relationships with women. During a custody battle over her son, she faces judgment and pressure, including homophobic attacks from her ex-husband. Her narrative style—cold and concise, inspired by French legal language—maintains its distance whether describing dramatic events or reflecting on unconventional forms of love and family.

Published by Tranzit, 2025