Is Robert Merle A-List?
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No — Robert Merle is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1949D$0.01M
Weekend at Dunkirk Released
Merle's novel is adapted to film, bringing initial recognition and income.
1962D$0.05M+$0.04M
Death Is My Trade Published
Publishes a book about Rudolf Höss.
1972D$0.1M+$0.05M
Malevil Published
Post-apocalyptic novel brings some recognition and royalties.
1985D$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Madrapour Published
Novel about a killer virus is published.
1997D$0.6M+$0.3M
Le Glaive et les etoiles
Last novel of the Fortune de France series is published.
2004D$1M+$0.4M
Death of Robert Merle
Robert Merle passes away, leaving behind a modest estate from book sales.
2026D$1M
Mostly Forgotten Novelist
Merle is remembered by French literary enthusiasts, but largely unknown internationally.
Last updated: February 25, 2026