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Lanzarote

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Darkly humorous exploration of human absurdity.

If you're into both satire and existential musings, "Lanzarote" might intrigue you. Michel Houellebecq presents a story filled with quirky characters, each embodying a facet of modern European ennui. Its unapologetic, biting tone offers a unique vacation from conventional storytelling, perfect for readers looking for both a laugh and a thought-provoking critique of contemporary society.

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Lanzarote

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ISBN: 9780434009183
Publisher: William Heinemann
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.25
(rated by 5015 readers)

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In the follow-up to his hugely successful and Impac award-winning Atomised, Michel Houellebecq explores the hedonism of Lanzarote, the archetypal holiday island, in a book that is as blisteringly funny and acid as his novel. In the sector of the holiday market that caters for sun, sangria and house music, not to mention sex, Lanzarote rivals Corfu and Ibiza. Tourism in Lanzarote remains resolutely ungreen and certainly wholly uncultural, 21st century hedonism, set in a bizarre lunar landscape - Martian, according to the travel agent. 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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Darkly humorous exploration of human absurdity.

If you're into both satire and existential musings, "Lanzarote" might intrigue you. Michel Houellebecq presents a story filled with quirky characters, each embodying a facet of modern European ennui. Its unapologetic, biting tone offers a unique vacation from conventional storytelling, perfect for readers looking for both a laugh and a thought-provoking critique of contemporary society.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.