Thirst. The Book of Sisters
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Thirst. The Book of Sisters
19.99 €
The inimitable Amélie Nothomb has achieved fame with her brilliant short novels, which she has published annually for over thirty years. Translated in forty countries from the United States to Japan, they have earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the Grand Prix of the Académie Française and one of Europe's leading literary prizes, the Strega Prize. This book includes two of her novels, both about love.
"Thirst" is the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, told from his perspective. In his final hours, he recalls his happy days with Mary Magdalene, reflects on his Father, the suffering and joys of the body, and, most importantly, on love. Amélie Nothomb calls "Thirst" the book of her life, and Christ her absolute hero. The novel was shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt, and the prestigious magazine Lire included it in its list of the "100 best books of the year." "The Book of Sisters" is a novel with the kind of "surprises" Amélie Nothomb typically hides in her books. Tristana grows up in an emotional vacuum from birth until her sister is born. Her parents, madly in love, refuse to let anyone into their protective love, not even their own children. As she grows into womanhood, Tristana is forced to overcome the trauma of her early childhood.
"Thirst" is the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, told from his perspective. In his final hours, he recalls his happy days with Mary Magdalene, reflects on his Father, the suffering and joys of the body, and, most importantly, on love. Amélie Nothomb calls "Thirst" the book of her life, and Christ her absolute hero. The novel was shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt, and the prestigious magazine Lire included it in its list of the "100 best books of the year." "The Book of Sisters" is a novel with the kind of "surprises" Amélie Nothomb typically hides in her books. Tristana grows up in an emotional vacuum from birth until her sister is born. Her parents, madly in love, refuse to let anyone into their protective love, not even their own children. As she grows into womanhood, Tristana is forced to overcome the trauma of her early childhood.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Corpus (roman)