Houellebecq, Michel
Atomised
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099283362
- author:
- Houellebecq, Michel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.29 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Atomised is a novel that explores the lives of two brothers, Michel and Bruno, who share a mother but have little in common. Michel is a molecular biologist with a dry, intellectual existence, while Bruno is a libertine with a penchant for theory but limited practice. The novel delves into the themes of modern society, where traditional values have given way to superficial philosophies and meaningless connections. The story follows the brothers, but the true subject of the novel is the erosion of contemporary society and its underlying assumptions. The author offers a scathing critique of modern life, tackling topics such as anthropology and the superficiality of popular culture. Through the lens of the two brothers, Houellebecq sheds light on the darker aspects of human relationships and the search for meaning in a seemingly atomised world. This novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, one that challenges readers to confront the emptiness and superficiality of modern life.