Le mystère par exellence
Le mystère par exellenceAmélie Nothomb
Characters in Le mystère par exellence
2 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Manuel
A young man of exceptional intelligence who has resolved every philosophical problem he has encountered — until his friend Jacques's voluntary asceticism defeats him.
Supporting characters
Jacques
Manuel's friend, who has chosen a life without pleasure with full lucidity — the book's central mystery is not his suffering but his contentment.