Benoit Lelièvre's Blog

"What you discover throughout Underworld is that the meek and mild-mannered executive has a violent, passionate nature he learned to control for his own survival. Nick Shay feels estranged from himself like many of us adults do. That interests beyond his control have taken possession of his personality in exchange for financial comfort and a vague sense of patriotic purpose."

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Underworld

"There’s a lot to unpack here.

First, Houellebecq’s seemingly bizarre decision of writing himself into his own novel. And his fictional self isn’t even the protagonist either. So, why would he even do that, right? Fictional Houellebecq is not the only Houellebecq in The Map and the Territory. Jed Martin and to a certain extent Jed’ father Jean-Pierre are also representations of the author at different eras of his life. His past, present and hypothetical future selves interact inside his dreamscape France."

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Hey guys,

I've pitched a few ideas on Max Booth's upcoming novel Carnivorous Lunar Activities here, but if you want to read the full, detailed review, with jokes and all,
hop over to Dead End Follies for the complete picture.