Review of The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) by Jillian L — 17 Feb 2015

Funny, oblique take on kidnapping. Very warm, sometimes thoughtful and very dry.

This review of The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014) was written by Jillian L on 17 Feb 2015.

The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq has generally received positive reviews.

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