Sheena Patel's first novel, Je suis fan, explores themes of obsession, social media, and the modern romantic dilemma through the perspective of a thirty-something woman in London. The novel, translated from English by Marie Darrieussecq and published by Gallimard in the « Du monde entier » collection, delves into the protagonist's fixation on a married man and one of his mistresses, an influencer who posts advice and photographs on social media. The protagonist's obsession manifests in various ways, including tracking the influencer's online presence, visiting her showroom, and spending time in parks listening to her lover while waiting for an erection she will not receive. The novel also examines the protagonist's relationship with her boyfriend, describing it as one marked by a lack of physical intimacy and a desire for more intense experiences. The novel integrates elements of contemporary life, such as Instagram, YouTube, and consumer fetishism, and stages the unconscious, troubled dreams, and fierce jealousy typical of modern communication. In terms of style, Patel's punchy prose is compared to that of DeLillo, and her work is described as a literature that stages the unconscious. The protagonist's narrative is characterized by a fractured, toxic, and intoxicated "I" that is both assertive and concealing. The novel's opening line, "I track on the Internet a woman who sleeps with the same man as me," sets the tone for a story that explores the protagonist's obsession with the influencer and her relationship with the married man. Patel's work is described as a "revenge book," similar to a "revenge movie," which assumes a traditionally not very feminine feeling: anger. The protagonist's jealousy is portrayed as both fuel and gall, a physical, wet anger mixed with desire and a very sexual fury that gives the writing its strength and the narrative a completely taut form. The novel functions as a critique of the modern bourgeois society, mocking both semi-deconstructed men and white pseudo-progressive good souls who engage in cultural appropriation without realizing it. Patel's writing is noted for its "cringe," a cruel humorous spirit that unsettles the reader and destroys the language and values of a self-assured bourgeoisie, of which the narrator is also a part. The novel also explores the protagonist's relationship with her boyfriend, describing it as one marked by a lack of physical intimacy and a desire for more intense experiences. The protagonist's obsession with the married man and his mistress is contrasted with her mundane life, characterized by a boring job, an average man, a cramped apartment, and a pathological clumsiness. The novel delves into the protagonist's fascination with the influencer's lifestyle, including her expensive products and social media presence, which the protagonist cannot afford but is nonetheless drawn to. The protagonist's actions and thoughts are driven by a desire to understand why the married man has chosen the influencer over her, leading to a complex exploration of jealousy, desire, and the modern romantic dilemma.