Laurent Seksik's poignant novel, 'He Does Not Want to Die,' delves into the final, agonizing months of Franz Kafka's life. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Prague and the sanatorium in Kierling, the book intimately portrays Kafka's deteriorating health from tuberculosis, his enduring love for Dora Diamant, and his philosophical struggle with his legacy and impending mortality. Seksik masterfully blends historical accuracy with a deeply empathetic narrative, offering readers a profound insight into the mind of one of the 20th century's most enigmatic literary figures, grappling with his art and the ultimate surrender to fate.