In a France of 2022, the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate wins the presidency after an alliance with the Socialists to stop Marine Le Pen. The narrator, François, a middle-aged literature professor who specializes in Huysmans, finds that the Sorbonne is now an Islamic university. Offered a post if he converts, and having an empty private life, he weighs the choice. Michel Houellebecq's satire focuses on a man whose fatigue and detachment make him open to submission.
A provocative novel for readers who want a controversial satire of politics and identity in France. It suits those who like Houellebecq's dry, pessimistic voice, and who read with an open mind.
Deep, open-ended and thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Deep Diver. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Anagrama
- ISBN
- 9788433979230
- Language
- ES
