Heartsnatcher
First edition
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| Author | Boris Vian |
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| Original title | L'Arrache-cœur |
| Translator | Stanley Chapman |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Publisher | Éditions Vrille |
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Publication date
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1953 |
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Published in English
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1968 |
| Pages | 234 |
Heartsnatcher (French: L'Arrache-cœur) is a 1953 novel by the French writer Boris Vian. It tells the story of a psychoanalyst who is newly arrived in a very superstitious village where absurd events occur.
The book was reviewed in Publishers Weekly in 2003: "Vian's sharp, playful humor makes for an entertaining read, although there are extended flat stretches. While the allegorical conceits may be something of an acquired taste, Vian's prose is surprisingly accessible, and his fascinating take on the strange logic of human cruelty and inconsistency makes this a worthwhile read."
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