Alexandre Millon's 'Mer calme à peu agitée' Reviewed

In his novel 'Mer calme à peu agitée', Belgian author Alexandre Millon critiques contemporary society through the lens of advertising discourse. The story follows a malleable protagonist whose quest for connection leads him to meet Camille Roose in a club, where he employs unorthodox approaches. The narrative, published by Éditions Le Dilettante, explores themes of social conformity, romantic disappointment, and the plastic idealization of women. Millon's prose is described as light and precise, with a strong musical and humorous undercurrent. The novel delves into societal symptoms like bourgeois behaviors and reality shows, culminating in a baroque, sinister turn involving a Rohypnol derivative. The review by Patrick Amine highlights Millon's sharp ear for language and his razor-edge writing style.