Boredom is not far from bliss: it’s bliss seen from the shores of pleasure.
Raymond Queneau – Zazie in the Metro
Boredom’s Edge
B
Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau is a humorous and absurd novel that follows the adventures of a young girl named Zazie in Paris. Zazie is staying with her uncle for a few days and is determined to ride the metro, but finds that it is closed due to a strike. She then sets out to explore the city and gets into all sorts of trouble, including being chased by the police and encountering strange characters such as a transvestite and a man with a wooden leg. The novel is a satirical commentary on French society and language, and is characterized by its playful use of wordplay and puns. Overall, Zazie in the Metro is an entertaining and unconventional read that defies easy categorization.