Re: French Literature
I agree with Stewart, I think Camus is an early age book. When you're at the age where you can relate to the angst and nihilism more closely. Like Catcher. The Camus I read was also The Outside and can relate to the so what? criticism. I found nothing especially redeeming in the writing either but that could be a translation issue. Dunno. John Barth's The End of the Road is a far better telling of nihilism and misanthropy. And very well written.
Why would liking Houllebecq be related to me not liking Camus? I'm not positive but I think Houellebecq lists Camus as an influence.
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