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On Both Sides of the TracksDiscover a groundbreaking analysis of social mobility in contemporary French literature with 'On Both Sides of the Tracks' by Morgane Cadieu. This insightful book, published by The University of Chicago Press in 2024, delves deep into the lives of characters known as 'parvenants'those who traverse social classes while navigating the complexities of their identity. Social climbers have long captivated readers and serve as critical lenses through which
Discover a groundbreaking analysis of social mobility in contemporary French literature with 'On Both Sides of the Tracks' by Morgane Cadieu. This insightful book, published by The University of Chicago Press in 2024, delves deep into the lives of characters known as 'parvenants'—those who traverse social classes while navigating the complexities of their identity. Social climbers have long captivated readers and serve as critical lenses through which we can examine our own societal structures. By focusing on recent French novels and autobiographies, Cadieu examines the dynamic narratives of popular authors such as Annie Ernaux, Kaoutar Harchi, Michel Houellebecq, Édouard Louis, and Marie NDiaye. Each story unveils the struggle and emancipation experienced by these characters, illuminating the formal literary problem of upward mobility. 'On Both Sides of the Tracks' is not only a literary critique but a powerful commentary on the quest for identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world. Engage with themes of social class, literary forms, and personal journeys that resonate with readers searching for meaning in today's society. This book is an essential addition for scholars of contemporary literature, students of sociology, and anyone interested in the complex interplay of class and narrative in the modern age.Shipping Notes
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★★★★★ 5
Reads like your favorite succession episodes
Format: Hardcover
Great book—thoroughly researched and delightfully written! Highly recommend to all my gamers and friends from that era.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Great insight into an otherwise obscure world
Format: Hardcover
As someone who grew up playing blizzard's games for an unfathomable amount of hours I've always been interested into their inner workings, especially considering their downfall in recent years. This book holds a ton of information and knowledge, is well sourced, and is the work of someone with obvious deep familiarity with the industry and its particularities.
Besides the information itself, the book it written in fun and interesting prose, and it keeps the rhythm fast and entertaining, so it reads more like a novel than a journalistic article.
Overall, an entertaining piece of insight into a world that is normally quite unknown, even to long time gamers like myself.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great read
Format: Hardcover
Extremely interesting book
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Great insight on what happened at Blizzard but...
Format: Kindle
My main issue with the book is the lack of non-american stories that explained the bigger picture. As a former Blizzard dev, there's much more than what happened in Irvine and Korea, with Europe's office mentioned almost as a footnote, and nothing else from the other regional stories. Shame but I guess the book would've been double the size.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Insightful inside scoop of Blizzard
Format: Audiobook
An intriguing, well-written exploration of Blizzard’s history and its staff, from inception to modern day, and their design decisions, successes and failures along the way. I loved the many quoted insights, and learning more than just the surface level story that might be found on typical gaming news outlets.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025