Description
In contemporary Paris, the overdose death of a legendary rock star, Alex Bleach, sets in motion a chaotic chain of events. His former friend, Vernon Subutex, a man adrift with no phone and no fixed address, becomes the reluctant center of a desperate hunt for a set of private videotapes. As a motley crew of characters converges, each with their own obsessions and desires, the narrative unfolds as a sprawling, picaresque ensemble piece. Despentes masterfully crafts a vivid portrait of a society teetering on the edge, exploring themes of fame, addiction, and the desperate search for connection amidst urban decay.
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paperback
Otwarte
Published Apr 13, 2016
376 pages
ISBN: 9788375153880
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Vernon Subutex 1 by Virginie Despentes.