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Lanzarote Paperback – January 1, 2009

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Realising that his New Year is probably going to be a disaster, as usual, our narrator, on impulse, walks into a travel agency to book a week in the sun. Sensitive to his limited means and dislike of Muslim countries, the travel agent suggests an island full of 21st century hedonism, set in a bizarre lunar landscape - Lanzarote.

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January 1, 2009
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5.08 x 0.28 x 7.8 inches
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009944836X
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978-0099448365
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage Books USA; New Ed edition (January 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 009944836X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099448365
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.28 x 7.8 inches

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Lord Ulf Skei

Lanzarote

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 17, 2019

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Yes. This is a work of interest for exploring Houellebecq. I would say it is a dress rehearsal for the possibility of an island, perhaps. Rather brief, and the Elohim is the Anakim here, but the work towards the sect and the centre on the Island is part of it. It is interesting, following the evolution of an idea somehow. I haven't checked the timeline of these two works, but that's how I feel about it. The author trying out some new ideas that have yet to evolve.

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Mobpolitics

A good supplement for Houellebecq fans

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 7, 2009

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As with other Houellebecq novels, this one has moments of cynical wisdom and hilarious black humor. However, the scope of the book is a bit limited, and seems to be a supplement (or extra chapter) for 'The Possibility of an Island.'

If you want to read a great Houellebecq novella, go with 'Whatever.' It's plot is self-contained. Regardless, 'Lanzarote' is a great snack, and can be read in 2 - 4 hours.

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Michael

Instead of visiting the Canary Islands, read this book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2016

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Lanzarote is not a mythical island in the Atlantic. It's an actual destination and every detail is this book is for the most part accurate. I read this brief novel with the aid of a map, tracing routes and destinations as I went along. The narrative is fully developed, funny as hell, and poignant in its examination of a man searching for some sense in his own experience. Of course, he is disappointed even if the reader is not. His misery is our enjoyment.

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Christopher W

slightly tame Houellebecq...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 15, 2014

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This novel of Houellebecq has many of the same qualities of his other writing, although it is less sordid is is also very short. Worth reading for the die hard Houellebecq fan.

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Ton van Naerssen

... story is nothing but the style of writing is excellent.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 21, 2018

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The story is nothing but the style of writing is excellent.

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number23

this nihilist is my speed

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 10, 2013

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he's a dispassionately passionate writer. searing while remaining kind of cold and reptilian. writes about sex like it's the end of the world. great book by a prototypically funny, french nihilist.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 19, 2017

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You can't beat Houellebecq--even though he hates all of us.

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Yellow michigan

Too bad trees were injured in the printing of this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2017

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I am very glad it was a short book.

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Dorian Gray

sun , sea + sex on Lanzarote

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 2, 2020

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bit far fetched but what the hell . its well written + wonderfully entertaining (if Ur a fella)

fella goes to Lanzarote and is soon having sexual adventures with 2 big breasted lesbians ( looking for a sperm donor ! )

but its the fate of a fellow holiday maker that's most fascinating : a morose Belgian man who joins a cult where anything's allowed

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Colm

'Even when there is nothing else to expect from life, there is still something to fear'

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After reading Atomised, Platform, The possibility of an Island and most recently the Map and the Territory, I thought i'd delve into Lanzarote. The length did intrigue me as I often find in his works, an exposition is steady and built up over hundreds of pages, but this novelette is classic Houellebecq. The concept seems to be an amalgamation of concepts which are displayed in greater detail in his later novels; the theme of holiday resorts is apparent throughout and the satire created in these sections made me laugh. The dysphemistic tone is reoccurring and other themes such as religion and mortality were directly tackled. I like the work of Houellebecq and it's obvious nihilism is his forte, but sometimes these views seem excessive and as if they're being coerced onto the reader. I enjoyed the character of police officer Rudi and I think what's best about him is the imminent decline, subtly foreshadowed throughout. It felt just like a bit on the side, but it was a good read and managed to perserve depth, though the length restricted this to some extent. I ordered a second hand hardcover copy for £2..81 (including P&P) and from what I can tell this is a new copy; no signs of wear at all so I am elated with the condition of the book.

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Edwin Roberts

Poor stuff

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 17, 2019

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We are, I suppose, expected to be shocked by the antics with the German ladies but it is all rather predictable and unappetising. I would be very irritated if I had paid much for this tripe.

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paddy888

I like Houellebecq..

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 15, 2013

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But I was slightly dissapointed with Lanzarote. Its a very short book, which I don't mind at all, as endless boring description gets on my wick. But it may be too short to have any real relevance, or maybe it just didn't resonate, or I just don't get it.

Lanzarote is worth a visit, especially in winter, but take something else to read, Atomised, or Whatever are better books in my opinion.

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Agnes

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 13, 2018

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Very interesting but sooo short- what a pity!

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