Raymond QueneauLiterary Fiction · Fiction·1903–1976
Exercices De Style
Synopsis
A narrator observes a seemingly mundane encounter on a bus, involving a young man with a distinctive hat and a brief argument. Later, the narrator spots the same young man receiving fashion advice from a friend. This simple, everyday anecdote is then retold an astonishing ninety-nine times, each rendition showcasing a completely different literary style. Raymond Queneau's classic is a playful and ingenious exploration of language and narrative possibilities.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
