Vernon Subutex by Virginie Despentes
The story follows Vernon Subutex, a former record store owner in Paris who finds himself homeless after his business fails and his financial support from a famous musician friend dries up. As Vernon drifts through the city, reconnecting with old acquaintances and encountering new ones, he becomes a symbol of the disillusionment and fragmentation of contemporary society. The narrative explores themes of social decay, the impact of technology, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through Vernon's journey, the novel paints a vivid portrait of modern urban life and the diverse characters that inhabit it.
The 4815th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Das Leben Des Vernon Subutex 1
- Het Leven Van Vernon. Deel 1
- Vernon Subutex (Tome 1)
- Vernon Subutex 1
- Vernon Subutex, Tome 1
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 79th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)