A review by kwiko
L'Écume des jours by Boris Vian

dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I re-read this book regularly, and it still amazes me every single time, just like it did my first time reading it. A creative, surrealist, poetic and tragic book which also present a brilliant critic on capitalism, work culture and religious institutions (which is still relevant to this day). It is a beautifully written book, with many clever metaphors, images and symbols, truly a work of art that everybody should read once in their lifetime. It is and will always be my favorite book. 
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