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Platform
Michel Houellebecq
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Description for Platform
Paperback. Michel is a civil-servant, an account manager at the Ministry of Culture. When his father is murdered and he comes into some money, Michel takes leave of absence to go on a package tour to Thailand. Relieved to get away, he is nonetheless infuriated by the shallow hypocrisy and mediocrity of his fellow travellers. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1FMT; FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 266.
From the author of cult favourite Atomised
'Reading Houellebecq is like being caught up in a tropical storm: you are blown away by the ferocity of his imagination' Observer
Michel is a civil-servant at the Ministry of Culture. When his father is murdered, Michel takes a leave of absence to go on a package tour to Thailand. Infuriated by the shallow hypocrisy and mediocrity of his fellow travellers, only the awkward Valerie attracts his attention. Too bashful to pursue her, Michel prefers the uncomplicated pleasures of Thai massage parlours and sex with local women.
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Product Details
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099437888
SKU
V9780099437888
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About Michel Houellebecq
Michel Houellebecq is a poet, essayist and novelist. He is the author of several novels including The Map and the Territory (winner of the Prix Goncourt), Atomised, Platform, Whatever and Submission. He was awarded the Legion d’Honneur in 2019.
Reviews for Platform
With Atomised, you could see that Houellebecq was headed for greatness. With Platform he has attained it. The book is a stunning achievement
Evening Standard
Reading Houellebecq is never deflating; it is, rather, a source of constant inspiration and delight. Would that we could produce his like in England
Observer
A brilliant novel
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Evening Standard
Reading Houellebecq is never deflating; it is, rather, a source of constant inspiration and delight. Would that we could produce his like in England
Observer
A brilliant novel
Anita Brookner ... Read more