Heartsnatcher

Heartsnatcher
Author Boris Vian
Original title L'Arrache-cœur
Translator Stanley Chapman
Country France
Language French
Publisher Éditions Vrille
Publication date
1953
Published in English
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.

Reception

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."[1]

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References

  1. Staff writer (2003-10-06). "Fiction Review: Heartsnatcher by Boris Vian". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2012-02-13.