The Elementary Particles
by Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne
The Elementary Particles by Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 13.6K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 272 pages.
About The Elementary Particles
Brilliant, caustic, comic, and severe,
The Elementary Particles
is an unflinching look at a modern world plagued by consumerism, materialism, and unchecked scientific experimentation.An international bestseller and controversial literary phenomenon that drew immediate comparison to the novels of Beckett, Huxley, and Camus, this is the story of two half-brothers abandoned by a mother who gave herself fully to the drugged-out free-love world of the sixties.Bruno, overweight and a failure at everything, is himself a raucously promiscuous hedonist, while Michel, his younger brother, is an emotionally dead molecular biologist wholly immersed in the solitude of his work. Each is ultimately offered a final chance at genuine love, and what unfolds is an endlessly unpredictable and provocative tale that speaks to the impossible redemption of the human condition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,577 |
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What genre is The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is The Elementary Particles worth reading?
Based on 13.6K reader ratings, The Elementary Particles has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles has 272 pages.
Who wrote The Elementary Particles?
The Elementary Particles was written by Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for The Elementary Particles?
The ISBN-13 for The Elementary Particles is 9780375727020.0.
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