Ce qui suit est une lettre pour expliquer mon suicide. Quand vous la poserez, John Self aura cesse d exister. M. A.En ce debut des annees 1980, Margaret Thatcher est Premier ministre du Royaume-Uni et Ronald Reagan president des Etats-Unis. Le cynisme et le fric sont au pouvoir. Le narrateur de Money, money se nomme John Self. Realisateur de films publicitaires, John est obsede par l argent, la bouffe, le tabac, l alcool, la drogue, le sexe, la pornographie Il consomme tout: ce qui est illicite et nefaste comme ce qui ne l est pas. Resultat, a 35 ans, il est obese, ses dents sont pourries, son corps guere mieux. Il est egalement ignorant et egoiste. Mais si le personnage est ignoble, il a un atout dans son jeu: le sens de la derision. Publie en 1984, "Money money" a consacre Martin Amis comme l un des meilleurs ecrivains britanniques de sa generation."
Martin Amis
Martin Amis is a British novelist and essayist known for his darkly comic and satirical writing style. He has written over 20 books, including "Money" (1984), "London Fields" (1989), and "The Information" (1995). Amis is known for his sharp wit, distinctive voice, and exploration of contemporary issues in his work. His writing often delves into themes of morality, society, and the human condition. Amis has been a prominent figure in the literary world and has made significant contributions to the genre of postmodern fiction. His most famous work is arguably "Money," which is considered a modern classic of British literature. With his unique storytelling and provocative themes, Martin Amis continues to be a influential figure in contemporary literature.
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