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Lanzarote
Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
  • An over priced disappointment
  • short, flat, too familiar. nice photos though
 Lanzarote
Michel Houellebecq
Manufacturer: Vintage
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 009944836X

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars An over priced disappointment.......2004-10-05

When I stumbled upon a copy of Platform earlier this year,I was transformed into an avid Houellebecq reader in a matter of days.Finding a writer capable of "ringing my bells" to this extent happens about as frequently as Haley's Comet going past.Needless to say, I wasted no time in acquiring all of his other work at the first available oppurtunity."France's dirtiest writer" & my favorite writer were one & the same!That is, until three days ago when my copy of Lanzarote arrived.What was he thinking?"Pamphlet" would be a more accurate description!Even though I am a slower reader than anyone I know,Houellebecq's latest excuse for a novel kept me occupied for little over an hour.All of his previous projects have been a breath of fresh air to me.His wit, his unforgiving cynicism,the harsh assesments of most racial groups on the planet,& of course the oh-so-imaginative saucy encounters have shocked & entertained myself & countless friends.But Lanzarote??Man goes on holiday;man has threesome with lesbian couple;man meets lonely Belgian bloke;man,lesbians & Belgian bloke go seperate ways....So what?All the characters come from anonymity & fade back into that anonymity eighty pages later with no real depth to any of them in between.Monsieur Michel,we deserve better!We expected better! One other thing...Why is Lanzarote the most expensive Houellebecq so far & yet a quarter of the size of any of the others?On that note, I better sign off before my review is longer than the book I 'm reviewing....

2 out of 5 stars short, flat, too familiar. nice photos though.......2004-07-28

although this full of sharp insights and vivid descriptions, this novella seems to consist only of the scaffolding that houellebecq has used in his other novels - grim, witty 'michel character!, character who is even worse off than michel, pornographic writing -without the depth that made them engaging. There are things to think about such as society's rights and wrongs in allowing sects and violence to flourish (well, not much violence but I couldn't avoid the pun). Overall, 'lanzarote' resembles 'whatever' more than it does 'atomised' or 'platform' in that it leaves you pensive (or confused) despite disappointingly little in terms of events.
Charming Small Hotel Guides Spain: Including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera, Lanzarote and Tenerife (Charming Small Hotel Guides: Spain)
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    		Charming Small Hotel Guides Spain: Including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera, Lanzarote and Tenerife (Charming Small Hotel Guides: Spain)

    Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing (NJ)
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    Binding: Paperback

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    Walk! Lanzarote (Walk)
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      		Walk! Lanzarote (Walk)
      David Brawn , and Ros Brawn
      Manufacturer: Discovery Walking Guides Ltd
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 1899554947
      Lanzarote (AA Island Maps)
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        		Lanzarote (AA Island Maps)

        Manufacturer: AA Publishing
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Map

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        ASIN: 0749537868
        Sunflower Landscapes of Lanzarote: a countryside guide (Sunflower Guides Lanzarote) (Sunflower Guides Lanzarote)
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          		Sunflower Landscapes of Lanzarote: a countryside guide (Sunflower Guides Lanzarote) (Sunflower Guides Lanzarote)
          Noel Rochford
          Manufacturer: Sunflower Books
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          The Rough Guides' Lanzarote Directions (Rough Guide Directions)
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            		The Rough Guides' Lanzarote Directions (Rough Guide Directions)
            Rough Guides
            Manufacturer: Rough Guides
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback

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            ASIN: 1843535262

            Book Description

            Up-beat and opinionated, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura Directions has all you need to get the most out of your trip to the islands. Glorious beaches, world-class windsurfing spots and the famous volcanoes are covered in detail, as are the stunning visitor attractions created by influential Lanzarotean artist César Manrique. The guide's hand-picked accommodation and eating recommendations cover all the main resorts and inland villages, revealing plenty of hidden gems, such as tucked-away gourmet restaurants, beautiful coastal villas and charmingly rustic hotels. All are indicated on a series of useful maps. With a full-colour section packed with suggestions for things to do and see, from scenic hikes to quirky fiestas, you'll never be stuck for ideas.
            Travellers Lanzarote & Fuerteventura (Travellers - Thomas Cook)
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              		Travellers Lanzarote & Fuerteventura (Travellers - Thomas Cook)
              Barbara Radcliffe Rogers , and Stillman Rogers
              Manufacturer: Thomas Cook Publishing
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              Lanzarote Berlitz Pocket Guide (Berlitz Pocket Guides)
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                		Lanzarote Berlitz Pocket Guide (Berlitz Pocket Guides)

                Manufacturer: Berlitz Publishing
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                Binding: Paperback

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                ASIN: 9812680136
                Cuadernos de Lanzarote
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • Not as illuminating as his novels, but an interesting read
                		 Cuadernos de Lanzarote
                Jose Saramago
                Manufacturer: Aguilar, Altea, Taurus, Alfaguara, S.A. de C.
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                Binding: Hardcover

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                ASIN: 9681905237

                Book Description

                Saramago has lived in Lanzarote, Spain, since 1993. Following a suggestion of his family's, Saramago started compiling an account of his daily life. More than a mere gathering of memories or reflections, this book explains the reasoning behind his controvertial opinions.

                Customer Reviews:

                4 out of 5 stars Not as illuminating as his novels, but an interesting read.......1999-05-07

                Saramago has become one of my favorite writers ever since I read "Blindness." After that novel, I read "The Gospel According to Jesus Christ," "The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis," and "Baltasar and Blimunda," all beautifully translated by Giovanni Ponteiro. It is therefore not surprising that I wanted to learn more about the author of those excellent novels. "Cuadernos de Lanzarote" provided me with the opportunity of learning more about Saramago: his defense of the Portuguese language, his love for Lanzarote, his compassion for stray dogs, his perception of history, his hatred towards the homogenizing European Union, his political postures. I have to admit, however, that I became somewhat impatient at times with his emphasis on literary prizes (especially the Nobel prize), but I can excuse him only because from the very beginning he warns the reader that he would indulge in narcissistic exercises. Those who like Saramago's writing will find value in this delightful book.
                Marco Polo: Lanzarote: With Local Tips (Marco Polo)
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                  		Marco Polo: Lanzarote: With Local Tips (Marco Polo)

                  Manufacturer: Marco Polo
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