La vie mode d'emploi
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Format
Kindle
Pages
640
Language
French
Published
Jan 1, 2011
Publisher
FAYARD
Edition
1
ISBN-10
221367406X
ISBN-13
9782213674063
Description
In the intricate tapestry of human experiences, Serge Valène, a renowned painter, embarks on a reflective journey towards the end of his life. As he contemplates the creation of a monumental painting, he delves deep into his memories and the lives of those around him. Each chapter unfolds like a puzzle, revealing interconnected stories that explore the essence of existence and the fleeting nature of time.
Through Valène's artistic vision, the narrative invites readers to traverse various rooms of a Parisian apartment building, where the lives of its inhabitants intersect in unexpected ways. Each character, with their unique aspirations and struggles, adds a layer of complexity to the overarching theme of life as a continuous work in progress. Perec's masterful prose captures the mundane and the extraordinary, blending them into a rich exploration of human connection.
As the novel unfolds, it challenges the reader to reflect on their own life and the myriad choices that shape it. With profound observations and a keen sense of detail, it creates a mesmerizing portrait of urban life, where every moment is both a culmination of past events and a prelude to future possibilities.
Through Valène's artistic vision, the narrative invites readers to traverse various rooms of a Parisian apartment building, where the lives of its inhabitants intersect in unexpected ways. Each character, with their unique aspirations and struggles, adds a layer of complexity to the overarching theme of life as a continuous work in progress. Perec's masterful prose captures the mundane and the extraordinary, blending them into a rich exploration of human connection.
As the novel unfolds, it challenges the reader to reflect on their own life and the myriad choices that shape it. With profound observations and a keen sense of detail, it creates a mesmerizing portrait of urban life, where every moment is both a culmination of past events and a prelude to future possibilities.
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