The Elementary Particles by Michel Houellebecq

The Elementary Particles

Michel Houellebecq with Frank Wynne (Translator)

264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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An international literary phenomenon, The Elementary Particles is a frighteningly original novel-part Marguerite Duras and part Bret Easton Ellis-that leaps headlong into the malaise of contemporary existence. Bruno and Michel are half-brothers ab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,765 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
reflective 72%
sad 58%
challenging 45%
emotional 30%
funny 18%
informative 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.53

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