Moderato Cantabile

What is the author's style in Moderato Cantabile by Marguerite Duras?

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The novelette is written in precise, carefully crafted sentences, which convey both plot development and texture. The language used is accessible, definitive, and enjoyable. Most of the plot development is related through dialogue. Similarly, much of the novel's tone and texture is established through dialogue. The dialogue is interesting, complex, and typically conveys meaning on multiple levels simultaneously.