Arnaud Viviant's 'La Vie critique' Reviewed

Arnaud Viviant's novel 'La Vie critique' is reviewed by Nils C. Ahl in artpress. The book follows a literary critic navigating Paris on a scooter, burdened by contemporary literary production. Viviant writes with self-deprecation and intelligence, listing writers and reflecting on a life of late nights, psychoanalysis, and sadomasochistic websites. The protagonist, like the author, feels born too late, witnessing the decline of print media. The review praises the book's depth and humor, comparing it to an apocryphal work by Jules Vallès. Published by Belfond.