Le Chantier (Pocket Book)

The detailed backdrop feels almost like a character itself. I'm curious whether Onetti drew from personal experiences or used the setting symbolically.

His disconnection and search for meaning made me reflect on how we all grapple with purpose in our own lives. Was this feeling intentional to evoke empathy?

The conclusion left me pondering whether the protagonist finds peace or remains trapped in his despair. Would love to hear others’ perspectives.