Lanzarote
Author(s): Michel Houellebecq
Realising that his New Year is probably going to be a disaster, as usual, our narrator, on impulse, walks into a travel agency to book a week in the sun. Sensitive to his limited means and dislike of Muslim countries, the travel agent suggests an island full of 21st century hedonism, set in a bizarre lunar landscape - Lanzarote. On Lanzarote, one can meet some fascinating human specimens, notably Pam and Barbara - 'non-exclusive' German lesbians - who can give rise to some interesting combinations. Will they succeed in seducing Rudi, the police inspector from Luxembourg, currently living in exile in Brussels? Or will he join the 'Azraelian' sect, as they prepare for humanity to be regenerated by extra-terrestrials? As for our narrator, will he consider his week's holiday on the island a success?
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'Tremendously enjoyable' Times Literary Supplement
"Un relato tan acido como desencantado, tan desencantado como frivolo, con paginas por las que se desliza el mejor Houellebecq" -- Jesus Ferrero "El Pais"
A poet, essayist and novelist, Michel Houellebecq is the author of three novels, Atomised (Les Particules -l-mentaires), Platform (Plateforme) and Whatever (Extension de la domaine de la lutte). He lives in Ireland.
General Fields
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- : Vintage
- : Vintage
- : 0.112
- : 01 May 2004
- : 199mm X 132mm X 9mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 July 2004
- : books
Special Fields
- : Michel Houellebecq
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : 843.914
- : 112
- : col. Illustrations