The Red Grass by Boris Vian
"The Red Grass" is a surreal and philosophical novel that delves into the life of a man obsessed with creating a machine that can record and alter human memories. Set in a bizarre and shifting world that defies the constraints of time and space, the protagonist navigates through a series of existential crises and encounters with eccentric characters, all while grappling with the implications of his invention. The narrative explores themes of reality, identity, and the nature of existence, challenging the reader to question the very fabric of their perceptions and the consequences of tampering with the human mind.
The 5128th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- null
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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