"Coming from afar" is a captivating novel that tells the story of a young French officer who is confronted with the brutality of humanity in the aftermath of the Algerian War. Disillusioned by the horrors of war, he decides to abandon his military career and embark on a journey that takes him from his home in the Bordeaux region to the untouched expanses of Canada. The protagonist is driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and allows himself to be guided by the events that lead him down an unexpected path in life. This narrative explores not only the search for a new purpose but also the struggle with one's own identity and the challenges that life presents.