Invisible Ink
Invisible Ink
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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French Literature•
Modern Classic FictionParis, France • 1960s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Invisible Ink, Patrick Modiano follows a detective named Jean Eyben as he revisits a decades-old case involving a missing woman named Noëlle Lefebvre. Through fragments of memories and documents, Eyben explores themes of identity, memory, and time, unraveling the mystery of Lefebvre's disappearance and reflecting on his own past.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Patrick Modiano's Invisible Ink is praised for its introspective narrative and atmospheric prose, typical of Modiano's style. The novel's exploration of memory and identity is compelling, though some readers find its ambiguity frustrating. The blending of reality and fiction captivates but may not satisfy those seeking clear resolutions. Overall, a haunting and evocative read.
Who Should Read Invisible Ink?
A reader drawn to Invisible Ink by Patrick Modiano appreciates introspective narratives, themes of memory and identity, and enjoys the atmospheric nuances of post-war Paris. Fans of Proust's In Search of Lost Time or Sebald's Austerlitz may find this work particularly compelling.
2,185 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
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French Literature•
Modern Classic FictionParis, France • 1960s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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