A review by internetnomads
Belle Du Seigneur by Albert Cohen

3.0

I probably enjoyed this one a bit more than three stars. I felt it was a bit long but Cohen really likes to torture the reader. This entire book has a slight sadomasochistic bent that is rather interesting.

Basically, every character in this book is an asshole and the reader is treated to an omniscient point of view that is very complete. I especially liked the part about a government servant who manages to spend an entire day at work without doing a single thing. Never has laziness been so thoroughly examined.