Memory and Tradition in L’ Herbe des Nuis by Patrick Modiano: A Philosophical Criticism approach.

Sartre argues that a writer's Fictional Technique is tied to their metaphysical
vision, which critics must discern to evaluate their work. Patrick Modiano's
metaphysics aligns with atomic metaphysics or pluralistic positivism. Within
this framework, character relationships are external, contrasting with spiritual
realism's focus on internal relationships, where understanding one character
reveals the essence of the whole. Modiano's unique writing style leads readers
in multiple directions, creating a sense of distraction. Concepts emerge rapidly,
often branching out before converging by the reading's conclusion. This reflects
atomic theory's nature, where much accepted knowledge is, as Bertrand Russell
states, beyond doubt, emphasizing a transient but interconnected exploration
of ideas.