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The Elementary Particles Atomised by Michel Houellebecq Book Review
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In this episode, we discuss Atomised by Michel Houellebecq, who’s been called among other things — France’s greatest literary export, Enfant terrible, provocateur, and a jerk. The story follows half brothers Michel and Bruno, whose lives are sent on painful and seemingly dissimilar trajectories as consequence of their hippie mother’s neoliberal ideology. The book goes on to chart the evolution and spread of neoliberalism in western society, using the lives of Bruno and Michel to illustrate the conditions it creates for modern life — in which (Houellebecq argues) things like living and loving are rendered impossible. Doesn’t that sound fun!? Come join us and make up your own mind — Is Houellebecq onto something here? Or is he just a cranky incel? • • If you liked or didn't like this episode, let us know. • Leave us a comment and subscribe to our channel! • BannedBookClubPodcast.com • Follow us on Instagram: @bannedbookclubpod • Follow us on Facebook: @bannedbookclubpod • Email us at [email protected] • • Intro/Set up of story 0:00 • Who is Michel Houellebecq 5:50 • Style of novel 7:50 • Michel and Bruno Character Analysis 12:50 • Plot Details (Spoilers) 18:50 • Overall thoughts/Review 24:25 • Comparison to Bret Easton Ellis 26:45 • Main takeaway of Atomised/Destruction of the west 29:00 • Is Houellebecq a nihilist or humanist? 36:50 • Closing thoughts 40:00 • • #michelhouellebecq #atomised #theelementaryparticles #bookreview
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