Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau
A young, precocious girl named Zazie comes to Paris to stay with her flamboyant uncle, a professional female impersonator. She is obsessed with riding the Metro, but a strike thwarts her plans. As she explores the city on her own, she encounters a variety of eccentric characters, gets into mischief, and ultimately causes chaos in the city. The novel is a humorous and satirical look at Parisian life, filled with word play and surreal elements.
The 721st greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 498
Since this book was first published in 1959, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 498.0.
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