tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post1498531285388843883..comments2024-02-09T16:00:40.486+01:00Comments on Edith's Miscellany: Book Review: Submission by Michel HouellebecqEdith LaGrazianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-25719801218429685742016-09-24T15:43:22.701+02:002016-09-24T15:43:22.701+02:00I think that with Submission the author wished to ...I think that with <i>Submission</i> the author wished to provoke. Admittedly, I haven't read anything about this book beforehand, but knowing it I would be surprised if it hadn't caused an uproar! Of course, in my summary I had to limit myself to the most essential, but there is a lot more, notably concerning the role of media - that keep silent about many events as if they never happened. It's a book that makes think - and have a closer look on the current situation.Edith LaGrazianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885017198423641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322995747669796194.post-6374332633351308332016-09-23T23:41:02.025+02:002016-09-23T23:41:02.025+02:00This novel caused an uproar amongst critics and re...This novel caused an uproar amongst critics and readers alike in the United States. Your review helps me understand both the book and the uproar. Actually this year's election is showing that my country is also more divided than we thought. Thanks to you, I am putting this on my list.Judy Kruegerhttp://keepthewisdom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com