Michel is a civil-servant at the Ministry of Culture. When his father is murdered, Michel takes a leave of absence to go on a package tour to Thailand. Infuriated by the shallow hypocrisy and mediocrity of his fellow travellers, only the awkward Valerie attracts his attention. Too bashful to pursue her, Michel prefers the uncomplicated pleasures of Thai massage parlours and sex with local women. Back in Paris, he calls Valerie and they plunge into a passionate affair, which strays into S&M, partner-swapping and sex in public. Michel quits his job, and tries to help Valerie and her boss, Jea Platform - Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne od authora Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
Autor |
Michel Houellebecq, Frank Wynne |
Jazyk |
anglický |
Počet stran |
368 |
Rok vydání |
2003 |
Nakladatelství |
Vintage |