Description
Michel Houellebecq delivers a provocative and unsettling exploration of modern life, weaving together themes of consumerism, alienation, and the search for meaning in a world saturated with both pleasure and peril. The narrative follows Michel, a man adrift in a life of detached routine, whose existence is jolted by a transformative journey to Thailand. Amidst the exotic landscapes and burgeoning relationships, he encounters a potent blend of eroticism and existential questioning, pushing the boundaries of human connection and societal norms. This novel is a daring, often shocking, yet profoundly intelligent examination of desire, faith, and the fragile state of contemporary society, solidifying Houellebecq's reputation as a master of controversial and insightful fiction.
Available Editions
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Jul 13, 2004
272 pages
ISBN: 9781400030262
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Platform by Michel Houellebecq.