Amélie Nothomb

Start here: Fear and Trembling (1999)

"According to ancient Japanese protocol, foreigners deigning to approach the emperor were to adopt a tone of fear and trembling. Terror and self-abasement conveyed respect. Amelie, our well-intentioned and eager young Western heroine in this new novel by Amelie Nothomb, goes to Japan to spend a year working at the Yumimoto Corporation.

Common questions about Amélie Nothomb

What is Amélie Nothomb best known for?

Amélie Nothomb is best known for Fear and Trembling, published in 1999 with 34 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Amélie Nothomb's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Amélie Nothomb written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Amélie Nothomb, published between 1999 and 2007. The most popular are Fear and Trembling and Tokyo Fiancée.

Which Amélie Nothomb book should I read first?

Fear and Trembling is the usual place to start: it is Amélie Nothomb's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Amélie Nothomb write?

Amélie Nothomb's books on SansFiction are tagged Romance.