The Voyeur by Alain Robbe-Grillet
"The Voyeur" is a psychological thriller that revolves around the protagonist, a watch salesman, who visits an island town to sell watches but becomes the prime suspect in a young girl's murder. The narrative delves into the mind of the salesman, constantly blurring the lines between reality and his fantasies. The book is known for its experimental narrative style, with the author often repeating scenes with minor variations and leaving the reader to question the truth.
The 10569th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1955
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 45th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)