Synopses & Reviews
An international phenomenon, "The Elementary Particles" is a furiously important novel that tells the story of two deeply disturbed half brothers. A novel of big, domineering themes, this book plumbs the opaque depths of anomie and despair but is mysteriously moving and rich with mordant humor.
Review:
"An original work of art–ironic, intelligent and as airtight and elegant as a geometry proof."
--The New York Times Magazine
"[A] brilliant novel of ideas... [A] riveting novel by a deft, observant writer."
--The Wall Street Journal
"Fearless, vivid and astringently honest…surprisingly funny... [C]an permanently change how we view things that happened in our own lives. Not many novels can do that."
--Los Angeles Times
About the Author
Michel Houellebecq lives in Ireland.