Movie · 2007
Is Have Mercy on Us All based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Have Mercy on Us All is based on the book Pars vite et reviens tard by Fred Vargas (2001).
Pars vite et reviens tard is book 3 of the Commissioner Jean-Baptiste Adamsberg series.
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind Have Mercy on Us All
Pars vite et reviens tard
by Fred Vargas · first published 2001 · crime fiction
Work by Fred Vargas.
Commissioner Jean-Baptiste Adamsberg: books in order
- The Chalk Circle Man (1991)
- L'Homme à l'envers (1999)
- Pars vite et reviens tard (2001)
- Sous les vents de Neptune (2004)
- Dans les bois éternels (2006)
- An Uncertain Place (2008)
- L'Armée furieuse (2011)
- Temps glaciaires (2015)
- This Poison Will Remain (2017)
Common questions
Is Have Mercy on Us All based on a book?
Yes. Have Mercy on Us All is based on the book Pars vite et reviens tard by Fred Vargas (2001).
Who wrote the book Have Mercy on Us All is based on?
Pars vite et reviens tard was written by Fred Vargas and first published in 2001.
Is Pars vite et reviens tard part of a series?
Yes, it is book 3 in the Commissioner Jean-Baptiste Adamsberg series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Chalk Circle Man, book 1 of Pars vite et reviens tard. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.