The Possibility of an Island

Not much I can tell about this book, just reproduce the author's moto on the cover of the greek translation: "WHO OF YOU BELIEVE THEY DESERVE IMMORTALITY?" The writing of Houellebecq is so amoral, blasphemous, provocative, ironic, but most of all, true. A book about modern religions involving aliens and stuff that we laugh at (and how different things might turn to be), about...more

Not much I can tell about this book, just reproduce the author's moto on the cover of the greek translation: "WHO OF YOU BELIEVE THEY DESERVE IMMORTALITY?" The writing of Houellebecq is so amoral, blasphemous, provocative, ironic, but most of all, true. A book about modern religions involving aliens and stuff that we laugh at (and how different things might turn to be), about immortality, about weaknesses and troubles of mortal flesh (Houellebecq's favourites), a huge joke also!   hide

bad story, good description

crazy. depressive. sharp observations.

Entertaining and smart. I think this is an important book.

The first sci fi book I've ever enjoyed.

as good as his other books. just not any better.

great insight in modern times & the prospect / consequences of immortality.

Il etait assez curieux de lire

In het Nederlands weliswaar. Werpt interessante vragen op over onze samenleving en waar ze op focust. Tegelijk brengt Houellebecq je in de war over zijn eigen standpunt, en lijk hij nergens aan te hechten. Boeiend, al begrijp ik de laatste paragrafen niet zo goed.