The Modern Man is a philosophical divagation on the evil banality of daily acts. The author, Cristiane Serruya, dedicates herself to dissect a few hours of a man's thoughts, feelings, and life in his non-functioning world, which is habitually regulated by tic-tacs. This contemporary text explores human anguishes and desires, needs and projects, dreams and utopias, leading the reader to rethink their daily acts.

Written in a direct, sensible, and poetic style, the book offers a unique perspective on the modern state of man, inviting introspection and reflection.