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4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and novel (so to speak!),
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This review is from: La\Modification (Paperback)
An example of the "Nouveau Roman" literary movement in France, La Modification lacks a coherent plot, but the novel does not need one, and it makes up for the absence in its other appealing elements. The narration is told in the second person formal sigular ("vous" in French) as opposed to the usual "il/elle" (he/she) third person perspective or the "je" (I) first person choice. The author takes the reader on a train ride, describing every element of the voyage so minutely that the reader gets the desired impression that he/she is completing the train ride him/herself as the book progresses. Because the reader IS the main character, it is extrememly intesting to keep reading if only to find out more about "yourself." Aside from being an actual voyage, the ride is also metaphorical, and the main character travels through his memories as the train heads for Italy, the destination. I definately recommend reading this in the original French, if at all possible! |
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La\Modification by Michel Butor (Paperback - October 1, 1957)
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