A Void by Georges Perec (trans. Gilbert Adair)

What to say about this book? A lipogram writ by a Parisian of Oulipo’s school, using all but our fifth, most significant sign. Now (amazing!) put in words for a Briton or Australian too. A cast looks for a missing man, Anton Vowl. A string of gory downfalls follow. Any who approach too nigh on truth – any about to broadcast a thing ubiquitous for its truancy – turns into a horrific casualty! Word plays abound. Slow going but most worth a look.