ISBN 9781782271994
Rs. 480
Pushkin Press
Bird in a Cage
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy classic French noir and psychological thrillers
On Christmas Eve in 1960s Paris, Albert is consumed by grief after his mother's death. Seeking solace, he encounters a beautiful, enigmatic woman in a brasserie. This chance meeting quickly pulls him into a terrifying web of deceit, mystery, and a monstrous discovery in her apartment, forcing him into a dangerous situation against his own will. Frédéric Dard's Bird in a Cage is a quintessential French noir, blending psychological suspense with an existential nightmare.Why You Should Read? Experience a masterclass in French noir, praised for its classic atmosphere and thrilling plot. Delve into a compelling psychological thriller exploring themes of entrapment, moral ambiguity, and paranoia. Immerse yourself in the dark, atmospheric streets of 1960s Paris. Discover Frédéric Dard, a renowned author celebrated for his distinctive voice in crime fiction.
Highlights
- Set in 1960s Paris on Christmas Eve
- A psychological suspense novel with existential themes
- Classic French noir atmosphere
- Explores themes of entrapment, moral ambiguity, and paranoia
- By Frédéric Dard, a renowned crime fiction author
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What is the setting of the book?
The story is set in 1960s Paris, specifically on Christmas Eve.
Who is the author?
The author is Frédéric Dard, a renowned writer known for his distinctive voice in crime fiction.
What genre is this book?
It is a work of fiction, specifically a detective and mystery story with elements of psychological suspense and noir.
What is the main plot?
Albert, grieving his mother's death, meets a mysterious woman in a brasserie, leading him into a dangerous situation involving a monstrous discovery in her apartment.
What are the key themes explored?
The book explores themes of entrapment, moral ambiguity, paranoia, and deceit.