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One-Way

Didier Van Cauwelaert
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One-Way

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

Book Brief

Didier Van Cauwelaert

One-Way

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

New Mexico • Near Future

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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One-Way by Didier Van Cauwelaert follows Aziz, who, adopted by a family of Gypsies, grows up with a false Moroccan identity. Thought to be an illegal immigrant, he is repatriated by Jean-Pierre Schneider. The narrative humorously explores Aziz's attempts to maintain the charade of being from a fictional village, culminating in a journey to Morocco that changes both their lives. The book contains depictions of sexual assault.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Didier Van Cauwelaert's One-Way offers a unique narrative with witty, thought-provoking prose, and engaging characters. Positive reviews praise its originality and humor, while some critics find the plot development uneven and the ending somewhat abrupt. Overall, it captivates with its inventive storytelling but may leave some readers desiring a more cohesive resolution.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One-Way?

A reader who enjoys One-Way by Didier Van Cauwelaert is likely to appreciate thought-provoking, existential literature with a blend of dark humor and philosophical inquiry. Fans of works like Camus's The Stranger or Saramago's Blindness will find a similar appeal in its exploration of human nature and societal issues.

Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

New Mexico • Near Future

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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