Serotonin

Dive into the captivating world of modern literature with this powerful novel, longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2020. Michel Houellebecq brilliantly critiques contemporary society through the profound journey of Florent-Claude Labrouste, a man grappling with despair and the complexities of the human condition. Struggling with personal failures and heartbreak, Labrouste turns to a revolutionary antidepressant that promises to alter his serotonin levels, seeking solace in the picturesque yet haunting landscape of Normandy. As he navigates the remnants of a rural community, the narrative unfolds a tale of longing and nostalgia, where local farmers yearn for a lost golden age amidst the harsh realities of globalization and bureaucratic policies. This thought-provoking text combines romantic sorrow with dark humor, making it a must-read for anyone fascinated by the interplay of mental health and society. Experience the exhilarating nihilism and insights of one of the most important writers of our time. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, contemporary novels, and critiques of modern life, this B-format paperback with 320 pages is a remarkable addition to your collection. Enjoy **FREE shipping** on this poignant exploration of sadness and resilience, available exclusively from Smartfox NZ.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529111712
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 320


Description:
LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2020

A powerful criticism of modern life by one of the most provocative and prophetic writers of our age

Florent-Claude Labrouste is dying of sadness. Despised by his girlfriend and on the brink of career failure, his last hope for relief comes in the form of a newly available antidepressant that alters the brain's release of serotonin.

When he returns to the Normandy countryside in search of serenity, he instead finds a rural community left behind by globalisation and red-tape agricultural policies, with local farmers longing for an impossible return towhat they remember as a golden age.

'Despite its provocations, this is a novel of romantic and sorrowful ideas- Houellebecq as troubadour, singing lost loves' Rachel Kushner

Michel Houellebecq has good claim to be the most interesting novelist of our times. . . Exhilarating in its nihilism, often very funny and always enjoyable' Evening Standard


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