One thing is certain, Amélie Nothomb has a particular style. Just read 2 or 3 of his works to realize. "Hygiene of the Assassin" is my favorite novel by Nothomb with "Fear and Trembling". It's easy to read, quite original, and not boring at all. In this book, she is interested in an old selfish and completely associal writer who will truly be destabilized by a young critic. Read it, it's short ...
