Babylon
Babylon by Yasmina Reza is a reprint edition published by Seven Stories Press on December 10, 2019. This 208-page novel is presented in English and explores the life of Elisabeth, a woman whose curiosity and passion push her beyond the confines of her middle-class existence. After befriending a neighbor and organizing a small dinner party, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn into an adventure that blends elements of vaudeville with high tragedy, transforming a quiet narrative into a police procedural thriller.
Readers will discover a narrative that delves into the complexities of Elisabeth’s motivations as she risks everything she has. The story challenges conventional boundaries, forcing characters to confront life-and-death situations without external support. With themes of fiction, women, and thrillers interwoven throughout, this novel offers a unique perspective on the human experience, showcasing Reza’s inventive storytelling.
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Winner of the Prix Renaudot
Shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt
Elisabeth is a woman whose curiosity and passion far exceed the borders of her quiet middle-class life. She befriends a neighbor, organizes a small dinner party. And then, quite suddenly, finds herself embarked with him on an adventure that is one part vaudeville and one part high tragedy. A quiet novel of manners turns into a police procedural thriller. Her motivations for risking everything she has are never transparent. In a world where matters of life and death are nearly always transported to a clinical setting, whether it be a hospital or a courtroom, here each character must confront them unassisted. A truly original and masterful novel from one of the world’s most inventive and daring artists.
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