Michel Houellebecq
Elementary Particles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375727016
- author:
- Michel Houellebecq
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Psychological Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Elementary Particles by Michel Houellebecq is a haunting and original novel that explores the malaise of contemporary existence. Bruno and Michel, two half-brothers with vastly different lives, are both offered a final chance at genuine love, leading to a brilliantly caustic and unpredictable tale. Their stories are intertwined in a complex web of relationships, desires, and disillusionments, set against the backdrop of a world that seems to have lost its way. Translated from the French by Frank Wynne, this novel is a powerful exploration of human connection and isolation. With its unique blend of psychological insight and philosophical depth, The Elementary Particles is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in contemporary fiction.