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 752nd greatest book of all time


Published
1959
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
200-220
Words
32,000
Original Language
French
Alternate Titles
None

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