Annihilation by Michel Houellebecq

O'Connor, F. 2025. Annihilation by Michel Houellebecq. Morning Star.

TitleAnnihilation by Michel Houellebecq
TypeBook review
AuthorsO'Connor, F.
Abstract

'A Litmus test in France's roiling hostilities', Houellebecq's satire is compelling yet the recent revelations of the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial cast a retroactive toxicity onto Houellebecq’s misogyny; a Monsieur Tout-Le-Monde vibe dogs the writer’s voice.

KeywordsBook review
Michel Houellebecq
misogyny
JournalMorning Star
Year2025
PublisherMorning Star Editions
Web address (URL)https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/litmus-test-frances-roiling-hostilities
Publication dates
Published13 Jan 2025

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