Life, a User's Manual by Georges Perec
The novel explores the lives of the inhabitants of a Parisian apartment block through a complex, multi-layered narrative. It delves into the interconnected stories of the building's residents, revealing their secrets, desires, and disappointments. The narrative is structured like a puzzle, with the author employing a variety of literary styles and devices, making it a complex and intriguing exploration of human life.
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- 29th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 39th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 43rd on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 51st on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 58th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)