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The Elementary Particles

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by Michel Houellebecq

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Can someone kindly make a recommend which of his novels I might want to read first? I would like read the book in English and then in French as well (learning French at the moment).
David I second The Map and the Territory. It's not quite Houellebecq Lite, but it's the least likely to offend. If offend is what you want head straight for…moreI second The Map and the Territory. It's not quite Houellebecq Lite, but it's the least likely to offend. If offend is what you want head straight for Atomised / The Elementary Particles.(less)
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