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Michel Houellebecq, in a recent statement, wrote, « My beliefs are limited, but they are intense. I believe in the possibility of a restricted realm. I believe in love. » The protagonist of « Sérotonine » would wholeheartedly concur. The novel tells the story of a man who traverses a France in turmoil, one that is trampling its traditions, urbanizing its cities, and destroying its countryside, all on the verge of rebellion. It recounts his life as an agricultural engineer, his friendship with an aristocratic farmer (a memorable character in the story, his inverted counterpart), the failure of their youthful ideals, and the perhaps unrealistic hope of reuniting with a lost love. This novel delves into the consequences of a world devoid of kindness and solidarity, where uncontrollable transformations wreak havoc, and it also explores the themes of remorse and regret.
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