"Life: A User's Manual" is a novel by French author Georges Perec, published in 1978. The book is structured as a series of interconnected stories set in a Parisian apartment building, exploring the lives of its diverse inhabitants. It employs a unique narrative style, blending detailed descriptions with playful wordplay and puzzles. The novel reflects themes of everyday life, memory, and the passage of time. Perec's work is notable for its experimental approach, utilizing the constraints of the Oulipo literary group, which he was a part of. This innovative style invites readers to engage with the text in a multifaceted way.