Matin brun is a powerful and thought-provoking novella written by Franck Pavloff. Originally published in 1998, the book has become a notable work of French literature that addresses themes of totalitarianism, discrimination, and the dangers of complacency. The story is set in an unnamed society that bears resemblance to a dystopian world. It follows the lives of two friends, one named Brown and the other Black. Through their friendship, the author explores the insidious rise of a totalitarian regime and the dangers of conformity.