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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Underground Time by Delphine de Vigan, which follows a single day in the lives of two characters. Mathilde and Thibault have both seen their dreams of happiness snatched away from them and are now suffering from loneliness, regret and professional dissatisfaction. The novel’s realism and examination of contemporary social issues made it a popular and critical success, and it was shortlisted for France’s prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2009. Delphine de Vigan’s captivating writing style, fascinating characters and highly relevant stories have made her a key figure on the French literary scene.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Underground Time by Delphine de Vigan, which follows a single day in the lives of two characters. Mathilde and Thibault have both seen their dreams of happiness snatched away from them and are now suffering from loneliness, regret and professional dissatisfaction. The novel’s realism and examination of contemporary social issues made it a popular and critical success, and it was shortlisted for France’s prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2009. Delphine de Vigan’s captivating writing style, fascinating characters and highly relevant stories have made her a key figure on the French literary scene.
Find out everything you need to know about Underground Time in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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French novelist
Born in Boulogne-Billancourt (France) in 1966.
Notable works:
No and Me (2007), novel
Underground Time (2009), novel
Nothing Holds Back the Night (2011), novel
Delphine de Vigan was born in a suburb of Paris in 1966. In 2001, she rose to fame with her autobiographical novel about anorexia, Days Without Hunger, which was published under the pseudonym Lou Delvig. She then wrote a collection of short stories, Les jolis garçons ("The Pretty Boys", 2005), and a novel, Un soir de décembre (One December Evening
, 2005), which had love as their main theme and were very popular with readers. In 2008, she received the Prix des libraires for her bestseller No and Me and the Prix Renaudot for young adult fiction for Nothing Holds Back the Night.
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