What is a notable aspect of Nothomb's novel'Hygiene and the Assassin'?
It is her debut novel
It is her only translated work
It was banned in several countries
It was made into a successful film
Answer
Hygiene and the Assassin is the debut novel by Belgian writer Amélie Nothomb. It was published in 1992 and tells the story of a young girl who is kidnapped by a man who believes that she is the perfect person to kill him. The novel has been praised for its dark humor and its exploration of Themes of violence and power.
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