What is the author's style in Silk by Alessandro Baricco?

The novel is presented from the point of view of Hervé Joncour, with the exception of a few chapters that outline how Baldabiou came to reside in Lavilledieu. That is, the novel is presented from the point of view of Hervé Joncour in that the bulk of the chapters follow his character—very rarely does Joncour speak aloud or express thoughts. Still, what narration there is tends to focus on what Joncour does and how the people around him react to it. From these reactions, the reader can deduce Joncour's behaviors and attitudes.