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An amnesic protagonist embarks on a quest for identity, tracing his lost past from Polynesia to Rome amidst the shadows of the Paris Occupation. Guy Roland, living under an assumed name, delves into his boss's detective agency files to uncover clues about his former life. As he interviews strangers and sifts through fragmented memories, he grapples with the possibility of being someone entirely different. This novel blends detective mystery with profound reflections on self-identity, showcasing Patrick Modiano's hypnotic prose.
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Missing Person, Patrick Modiano
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Missing Person
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Modiano
- Publisher
- David R. Godine Publisher
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781567928297
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- An amnesic protagonist embarks on a quest for identity, tracing his lost past from Polynesia to Rome amidst the shadows of the Paris Occupation. Guy Roland, living under an assumed name, delves into his boss's detective agency files to uncover clues about his former life. As he interviews strangers and sifts through fragmented memories, he grapples with the possibility of being someone entirely different. This novel blends detective mystery with profound reflections on self-identity, showcasing Patrick Modiano's hypnotic prose.