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I bought this because I needed it haha. Fast shipping is always great~~~
I used to think that the relationship between parents and children in this world was bound solely by deep love. Because we have always been that way and the elders before us have been, we all living today have thought and judged accordingly; yet, events are unfolding that seem and sound like a bolt from the blue. Since we live in a world where people exist, there are certainly those whom ordinary people find difficult to understand. It was unimaginable for parents to be jealous and envious of
The relationship between a mother and child is usually described as love. The bond between a mother and a daughter is often thought to be particularly strong. However, I became interested in reading a novel that overturns this notion. A mother who is jealous of her daughter, and a daughter who craves that mother's love... I read it out of curiosity about the story and the ending. There are many times when I feel the urge to read even when I am tired. At such times, I vaguely dislike reading a
Amélie Nothomb, the author who shattered the prejudice that French literature is difficult, has now written a work on the theme of female jealousy—specifically, jealousy between a mother and daughter—using her characteristic insight and concise writing style. It is rare to find an author who can express the inner psychology of humans so effectively in a short story or novella; once again, she perfectly captures the subtle psychology between a mother and daughter in a text of less than 200
This is a new work by Amélie Nothomb, one of the authors known for her wit, humor, and the poignant gaze that emanates from between her sentences. Although short in length, the content within still reveals the author's distinctive style. Marie, blessed with beauty from birth, is a woman who finds joy in the expectations and praise directed at her by those around her, and in rejecting the men who court her while keeping them in a state of agonizing uncertainty. However, the journey she undergoes
To young Diane, her mother, Marie, was a goddess. And Diane, though young, was clever, knowing that while a goddess is jealous of other women, she prefers men and is more energetic and gentle when with them. For this reason, Diane does not feel jealous even when watching her mother look at her younger brother with eyes full of affection and treat him gently. It is because he is the boy her mother likes. However, with the birth of another sibling, all of Diane's thoughts are turned upside down.
p. 50 Diane thought that jealousy wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Without it, how could she have known that her mother loved her father? As for everything else, she tried her best to understand her mother. There was clearly a reason. Otherwise, how could a goddess endowed with all kinds of qualities behave so vulgarly? p. 62 Upon learning that Diane had asked her grandmother to take care of her, he declared to his sister that he would stay home “to prevent their mother from devouring Celia like
"Do you want to live, or do you want to die?" the doctor asked with a serious expression. (...) "I want to live." Page 80. It seems that Diane has finally found herself. A doctor asked her a question that no one else had asked, a question she hadn't even asked herself. That very question kept her alive. She resolves to become a doctor like him. The work of observing people and paying close attention to guide them toward life... Diane will likely be better at pinpointing pain than anyone else.
Mom, I tried to understand your jealousy. But in return, you dug a pit in front of me. As if you wanted to drag me into the very pit you fell into, but you won't succeed. Page 59. Diane stopped remaining a child. At the tender age of five, she had already come to know the world. Yes, it is for the best. It is good to realize it early. If you realize something is wrong only after losing everything and being completely ruined, it is already too late. The most foolish thing in the world is to pay
"Do you want to live, or do you want to die?" Amélie Nothomb's work, which delivers a twist at the end, is truly a concise piece. The fast-paced plot development was no different from twenty years ago. The beautiful Marie became a mother at twenty. However, she treated her first daughter, Diane, coldly out of jealousy, as Diane received attention for being more beautiful than herself. She held Diane only once, when she was pregnant with her second child. Growing up in her maternal grandparents'
Amélie Nothomb: Strike your heart
Amélie Nothomb's new novel, *Punch Your Heart*, which creates a sensation in the literary world every year with its masterful blend of cruelty and humor, has been published by Open Books, translated by French literature scholar Professor Lee Sang-hae. Nothomb, who debuted at the age of twenty-five with *The Health of a Murderer* to acclaim from critics and readers alike, is also famous for consistently publishing one work a year for over twenty years. Featuring a beautiful mother and an even more beautiful daughter as protagonists, this novel presents a scathing and unique analysis of the mother-daughter relationship. Beyond the mother-daughter dynamic, the novel depicts various relationships among female characters, including a pseudo-family relationship between a professor and a student, as well as between sisters and friends; Nothomb captures the subtle tension and irony underlying these relationships with concise prose. The unique title, *Punch Your Heart*, is taken from a poem dedicated by the 19th-century French poet Alfred de Musset to his friend Édouard Boucher. This line of poetry serves as the catalyst for the protagonist choosing the path of a cardiologist. The recurring "heart" is a key keyword that deserves close attention, as it literally refers to a human organ but also symbolizes the mind, love, and instinct. For readers who have already read Nothomb's works, this novel of just over 200 pages offers an opportunity to confirm that she still maintains a brilliant perspective and sharp prose; for those who have not yet encountered her, it provides a chance to taste the literary world of a world-renowned author within a manageable length. Marie, the daughter who craves her mother's love and is the most beautiful young woman in the neighborhood, attracts people's attention wherever she goes.
Korean title: 너의 심장을 쳐라
Korean author: 아멜리 노통브
Korean publisher: 열린책들
ISBN-13: 9788932920917
Reviews
I bought this because I needed it haha. Fast shipping is always great~~~
I used to think that the relationship between parents and children in this world was bound solely by deep love. Because we have always been that way and the elders before us have been, we all living today have thought and judged accordingly; yet, events are unfolding that seem and sound like a bolt from the blue. Since we live in a world where people exist, there are certainly those whom ordinary people find difficult to understand. It was unimaginable for parents to be jealous and envious of
The relationship between a mother and child is usually described as love. The bond between a mother and a daughter is often thought to be particularly strong. However, I became interested in reading a novel that overturns this notion. A mother who is jealous of her daughter, and a daughter who craves that mother's love... I read it out of curiosity about the story and the ending. There are many times when I feel the urge to read even when I am tired. At such times, I vaguely dislike reading a
Amélie Nothomb, the author who shattered the prejudice that French literature is difficult, has now written a work on the theme of female jealousy—specifically, jealousy between a mother and daughter—using her characteristic insight and concise writing style. It is rare to find an author who can express the inner psychology of humans so effectively in a short story or novella; once again, she perfectly captures the subtle psychology between a mother and daughter in a text of less than 200
This is a new work by Amélie Nothomb, one of the authors known for her wit, humor, and the poignant gaze that emanates from between her sentences. Although short in length, the content within still reveals the author's distinctive style. Marie, blessed with beauty from birth, is a woman who finds joy in the expectations and praise directed at her by those around her, and in rejecting the men who court her while keeping them in a state of agonizing uncertainty. However, the journey she undergoes
To young Diane, her mother, Marie, was a goddess. And Diane, though young, was clever, knowing that while a goddess is jealous of other women, she prefers men and is more energetic and gentle when with them. For this reason, Diane does not feel jealous even when watching her mother look at her younger brother with eyes full of affection and treat him gently. It is because he is the boy her mother likes. However, with the birth of another sibling, all of Diane's thoughts are turned upside down.
p. 50 Diane thought that jealousy wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Without it, how could she have known that her mother loved her father? As for everything else, she tried her best to understand her mother. There was clearly a reason. Otherwise, how could a goddess endowed with all kinds of qualities behave so vulgarly? p. 62 Upon learning that Diane had asked her grandmother to take care of her, he declared to his sister that he would stay home “to prevent their mother from devouring Celia like
"Do you want to live, or do you want to die?" the doctor asked with a serious expression. (...) "I want to live." Page 80. It seems that Diane has finally found herself. A doctor asked her a question that no one else had asked, a question she hadn't even asked herself. That very question kept her alive. She resolves to become a doctor like him. The work of observing people and paying close attention to guide them toward life... Diane will likely be better at pinpointing pain than anyone else.
Mom, I tried to understand your jealousy. But in return, you dug a pit in front of me. As if you wanted to drag me into the very pit you fell into, but you won't succeed. Page 59. Diane stopped remaining a child. At the tender age of five, she had already come to know the world. Yes, it is for the best. It is good to realize it early. If you realize something is wrong only after losing everything and being completely ruined, it is already too late. The most foolish thing in the world is to pay
"Do you want to live, or do you want to die?" Amélie Nothomb's work, which delivers a twist at the end, is truly a concise piece. The fast-paced plot development was no different from twenty years ago. The beautiful Marie became a mother at twenty. However, she treated her first daughter, Diane, coldly out of jealousy, as Diane received attention for being more beautiful than herself. She held Diane only once, when she was pregnant with her second child. Growing up in her maternal grandparents'
