The Lover by Marguerite Duras

Marguerite Duras is one of France's greatest and most well-known female writers. If you want to dive into modern French literature books then Duras is one of the all-time favorite French authors and this is a great place to start.

Duras' most renowned piece, The Lover, is (somewhat shockingly) autobiographical. It takes place in French colonial Vietnam and is recounted through the eyes of an unidentified 15-year-old girl who falls connected with a much older Chinese businessman. As a result, it has frequently been compared to Nabokov's Lolita and has even been dubbed the Anti-Lolita.

The main character is the daughter of a single mother who is concerned with money, prestige, and her social standing. She takes advantage of her daughter and her friendship with this weather businessman. It’s so, so messed up but a thoroughly enthralling read.

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