264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
An international literary phenomenon, The Elementary Particles is a frighteningly original novel-part Marguerite Duras and part Bret Easton Ellis-that leaps headlong into the malaise of contemporary existence. Bruno and Michel are half-brothers ab...
Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 62%
challenging 43%
emotional 31%
funny 28%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
informative 6%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Description
An international literary phenomenon, The Elementary Particles is a frighteningly original novel-part Marguerite Duras and part Bret Easton Ellis-that leaps headlong into the malaise of contemporary existence. Bruno and Michel are half-brothers ab...
Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 62%
challenging 43%
emotional 31%
funny 28%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
informative 6%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying