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Set in the haunting landscape of post-war Berlin, this atmospheric spy novel follows Henri Robin, a French secret service agent, as he navigates a city filled with violence and intrigue. Confronted by memories of a childhood visit, Robin's journey intertwines with themes of identity and loss, echoing elements of the Oedipus myth. The narrative unfolds through a series of intense encounters, including shootings and kidnappings, all rendered in rich, hallucinatory prose that enhances the mystery and depth of the story.
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Repetition, Alain Robbe-Grillet
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Repetition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alain Robbe-Grillet
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 191
- ISBN13
- 9780802140579
- Series
- First published
- 2001
- Original title
- La Reprise
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the haunting landscape of post-war Berlin, this atmospheric spy novel follows Henri Robin, a French secret service agent, as he navigates a city filled with violence and intrigue. Confronted by memories of a childhood visit, Robin's journey intertwines with themes of identity and loss, echoing elements of the Oedipus myth. The narrative unfolds through a series of intense encounters, including shootings and kidnappings, all rendered in rich, hallucinatory prose that enhances the mystery and depth of the story.