
Le serpent majuscule
By Pierre Lemaitre
2021
Summary
Dans ce réjouissant jeu de massacre où 'on tue tous les affreux, Pierre Lemaitre joue en virtuose de sa plume caustique. Avec cette oevure de jeunesse inédite, il fait cadeau à ses lecteurs d'un roman noir
Community Reviews
Readers find 'Le Serpent majuscule' a delightful blend of dark humor and thrilling narrative, with its sharp dialogues and striking character portrayals. The protagonist, Mathilde, an aging hitwoman, captivates with her increasingly erratic yet effective methods, leading to a mix of admiration and critique for the excessive violence. The novel's blend of cynicism and comedy makes it a compelling read, though some find the plot's moral ambiguity and the portrayal of violence a bit unsettling.
👍 Captivating character of Mathilde
👎 Excessive violence may unsettle some

