Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Goncourt Prize

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An award statue casting a shadow over books being scrutinized by a crowd, symbolizing the paradox of literary prizes.

The Paradox of Literary Prizes and Book Legacy

Winning France's prestigious Goncourt prize boosts a book's sales by 350 percent, yet simultaneously increases the likelihood of negative reviews on platforms like Amazon, according to Ideas Repec .

Claire Donovan·July 21, 2026