Hygiène de l'assassin

About “Hygiène de l'assassin”

Hygiene and the Assassin is the first novel by Belgian writer Amélie Nothomb, published in 1992 by Albin Michel. The story is presented almost entirely through dialogue, with minimal narrative description. Nothomb is known for her unique style, and this early work reflects her experimental approach to storytelling. The novel's structure relies heavily on conversation to convey its themes and character interactions. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)