The Pigeon
The Pigeon
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • Contemporary
1989
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Pigeon by Patrick Süskind is about an individual named Jonathan Noel whose life is disrupted by an unexpected encounter with a pigeon. This event challenges Jonathan's carefully maintained existence, leading to introspection and change. The narrative explores themes of solitude, routine, and the impact of seemingly trivial events on one's life.
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Patrick Süskind's The Pigeon offers a compelling, tightly-woven narrative centered on an existential crisis sparked by an unusual encounter. Praised for its brevity and depth, some readers find the protagonist's turmoil both profound and relatable. However, others criticize the plot for its simplicity and the story's gloomy tone. Overall, the novella probes the complexities of human anxiety with poignant clarity.
Who Should Read The Pigeon?
A reader who would enjoy The Pigeon by Patrick Süskind is fond of introspective and existential literature, exploring themes of isolation and personal crises. Fans of Albert Camus’ The Stranger and Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis would appreciate the novel’s depth, psychological insight, and minimalist narrative style.
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • Contemporary
1989
Adult
18+ years
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