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Gun-slinging cross-dressers are the best action heroes
In a nutshell, Elles se rendent pas compte is about a rich, spoiled playboy in the early 50's. In the beginning of the story, someone trys to kill him, so he ends up cross-dressing (and sleeping with lesbians, might I add) so his attackers can't recognize him. The plot is full of twists and turns, and as every boris vian book does to me, the ending will make you fall from your seat. I read this book one evening and couldn't put it down. If you liked the books he wrote as Vernon Sullivan, (i.e. j'irai cracher sur vos tombes, les morts ont tous la même peau, etc.), than you'll love this one too. It also has a touch of the absurdity of l'écume des jours, l'arrache-coeur and the other books he's famous for. ... Read more

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This is the great French equivalent of Cliff Notes which I used throughout grad school. The book is in French. ... Read more