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Vernon Subutex, 2

by Virginie Despentes, Frank Wynne
RM29.54 MYR
Vernon Subutex, 2 - Thryft
Vernon Subutex, 2 - Thryft

Unraveling a rock star's secret through misfit disciples.

This book could be a good read for someone who enjoys unconventional storytelling with a diverse cast of characters. The most distinctive feature of "Vernon Subutex, 2" is its ability to intricately weave together multiple storylines, delving into the lives of individuals connected by their quest to uncover the truth behind a rock star's secret. With a blend of dark humor, social commentary, and unexpected turns, this gripping sequel offers a compelling exploration of identity, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Vernon Subutex, 2

by Virginie Despentes, Frank Wynne
RM29.54 MYR
ISBN: 9780857055828
Authors: Virginie Despentes, Frank Wynne
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Date of Publication: 2018-07-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: French Literature, Feminism
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 6107 readers)

Description

Rock star Alexandre Bleach might be dead, but he has a secret. It's a secret that concerns several people, but the only person who can unlock it is Vernon Subutex, former record shop proprietor turned homeless messiah and guru, last seen hallucinating and feverish on a bench in the parc des Buttes Chaumont.Aicha wants to know the truth behind the death of her mother, Vodka Satana. And if she finds the bastards responsible, she wants to make them pay, whatever Celeste thinks of her plan.Celeste wants Aicha to get a grip and stop hanging around with Subutex's gang of disciples. The Hyena wants to find the Bleach tapes. She wants to untangle her complicated feelings about Anais, her boss' assistant. And speaking of her boss, she does not want Laurent Dopalet to discover how badly she has double-crossed him. Laurent Dopalet wants the Hyena to find and destroy the Bleach tapes. He wants to forget he ever knew Vodka Satana. He wants people to stop graffitiing his apartment with ludicrous allegations. Above all, he wants people to understand: NONE OF THIS IS HIS FAULT.THE SEQUEL TO VERNON SUBUTEX 1, SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2018.Translated from the French by Frank Wynne
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Unraveling a rock star's secret through misfit disciples.

This book could be a good read for someone who enjoys unconventional storytelling with a diverse cast of characters. The most distinctive feature of "Vernon Subutex, 2" is its ability to intricately weave together multiple storylines, delving into the lives of individuals connected by their quest to uncover the truth behind a rock star's secret. With a blend of dark humor, social commentary, and unexpected turns, this gripping sequel offers a compelling exploration of identity, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.