Paris Nocturne by Patrick Modiano
This novel unfolds as a mysterious and evocative narrative centered around a young man who becomes embroiled in a perplexing incident one night in Paris. After being hit by a car, he finds himself plunged into a deep investigation of his past, guided by cryptic clues and shadowy figures who drift in and out of his life. As he delves deeper, the boundaries between past and present blur, leading him on a haunting journey through the streets of Paris. The city, with its hidden corners and forgotten stories, becomes a character in its own right, enveloping the protagonist in a labyrinth of memory, identity, and intrigue. This atmospheric tale weaves together themes of memory, loss, and the search for truth, all set against the backdrop of a beautifully rendered Parisian nightscape.
The 10544th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 148-160
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)