A fictional correspondence with a desperate American soldier leads to
a strange new reality in this surreal novel of trauma, healing, and
war. One morning, the heroine of this book—a famous Belgian author
named Amélie Nothomb—receives an unusual fan letter. Melvin Mapple,
an American soldier stationed in Iraq, tells her of the horrors around
him. And of his only comfort, eating. He eats and eats until his
ever-growing bulk starts to suffocate him. Disgusted with himself, but
unable to stop, he labels his excess self Scheherazade as a way to
cope. Repulsed yet fascinated by Mapple’s story, Nothomb begins
exchanging letters with him. She opens up about her artistic process
and the challenges of being in the spotlight. Their far-reaching
conversation delves into universal questions about humanity and
relationships. But their epistolary friendship takes a surprising turn
when the novelist discovers bizarre facts lurking behind Mapple’s
complex personal story.
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ISBN
9781609451073
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Europa Editions
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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