Platform
by Michel Houellebecq
Platform by Michel Houellebecq holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 9K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 259 pages.
About Platform
In his new work, Michel Houellebecq combines erotic provocation with a terrifying vision of a world teetering between satiety and fanaticism, to create one of the most shocking, hypnotic, and intelligent novels in years.In his early forties, Michel Renault skims through his days with as little human contact as possible. But following his father’s death he takes a group holiday to Thailand where he meets a travel agent—the shyly compelling Valérie—who begins to bring this half-dead man to life with sex of escalating intensity and audacity. Arcing with dreamlike swiftness from Paris to Pattaya Beach and from sex clubs to a terrorist massacre, Platform is a brilliant, apocalyptic masterpiece by a man who is widely regarded as one of the world’s most original and daring writers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michel Houellebecq |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 259 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Travel |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,024 |
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What genre is Platform?
Platform is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Platform worth reading?
Based on 9K reader ratings, Platform has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Platform?
Platform has 259 pages.
Who wrote Platform?
Platform was written by Michel Houellebecq. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Platform?
The ISBN-13 for Platform is 9781400030260.0.
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