"One-Way" is a novel by French author Didier Van Cauwelaert, first published in 1995. The novel tells the story of a man named Gil who wakes up in an airport with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He is informed by the airport staff that he was involved in a car accident and has been in a coma for months, and that his wife and daughter were killed in the accident.
As Gil attempts to piece together his past, he discovers that his identity has been stolen by a powerful corporation that is using his body and mind for a secret project. He is forced to go on the run, pursued by the corporation's agents, and aided by a woman who claims to have known him before the accident.
The novel explores themes such as identity, memory, and the power of corporations in contemporary society. It is characterized by its fast-paced plot and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its exploration of philosophical questions related to the nature of the self.
"One-Way" was well-received by critics upon its publication, and has been translated into several languages. It was adapted into a French film in 2006, directed by Laurent Firode and starring Dominique Pinon and Natacha Régnier. The novel has been praised for its engaging plot and thought-provoking exploration of identity and memory, and has been compared to works by authors such as Philip K. Dick and Haruki Murakami.
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