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Zusatztext Michel is a civil-servant at the Ministry of Culture. When his father ismurdered! Michel takes leave of absence to go on a package tour to Thailand.Infuriated by the shallow hypocrisy and mediocrity of his fellow travellers!only the awkward Valerie attracts his attention. Too bashful to pursueher! Michel prefers the uncomplicated pleasures of Thai massage parloursand sex with local women. Back in Paris! he calls Valerie and they plungeinto a passionate affair! which strays into S&M! partner-swapping and sexin public. Michel quits his job! and tries to help Valerie and her boss!Jean-Yves! in their ailing travel business! by offering travel packagesbased on sex tourism in the third world. When their project comes to fruitionand the three return to Thailand! Michel discovers that sex is neitherthe most consuming nor the most dangerous of human passions. Informationen zum Autor Michel Houellebecq Klappentext Houellebecq's acclaimed take on the Thai sex trade and human relationships. 22,000 copies sold in hardback (quadruple the hardback sales of "Atomised", indicating massive growth). National press ads and flyposting to support. "Reading Houellebecq is never deflating; it is, rather, a source of constant inspiration and delight. Would that we could produce his like in England" "Observer". Zusammenfassung Michel quits his job, and tries to help Valerie and her boss, Jean-Yves, in their ailing travel business, by offering travel packages based on sex tourism in the third world. When their project comes to fruition and the three return to Thailand, Michel discovers that sex is neither the most consuming nor the most dangerous of human passions...
