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The Stranger Next Door by Amélie Nothomb

laviniai's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

casspro's review against another edition

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5.0

The writing of Amelie Nothomb is memorable and hauntingly beautiful. The story of what happens when a young couple hosts a strange next door neighbor unfolds in a subtle and lovely way. There's something that speaks to your soul as you read through the pages. I wish there were more works from this author, as her talent needs to be spread around.

e_etcetera's review against another edition

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3.0

Toujours efficace

claubeb's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

notizhefte's review against another edition

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4.0

Das Buch ist voller literarischer Anspielungen, zuvörderst in den Tiraden, mit denen der Erzähler gegen den Nachbarn angeht, als dieser sie täglich und unaufgefordert besucht. Die Autorin greift zu den Mitteln der Groteske und läßt uns in menschliche Abgründe blicken. Ihr gelingt das Kunststück, den kurzen Text dicht anzufüllen mit Handlung, mit Beschreibungen sowie mit innerer und äußerer Rede, ohne daß er überladen oder kurzatmig wirken würde. "Der Professor" von Amélie Nothomb ist ein packender Roman, der Lesevergnügen auf hohem Niveau bietet.

Mehr auf meinem Blog "Notizhefte": https://notizhefte.com/2020/04/11/amelie-nothomb-der-professor/

elyn7's review against another edition

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1.0

Lu que la moitié. Grossophobie et validisme.

irmajeroncic's review

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dark reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

thesarahstory's review against another edition

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2.0

Nicht das Beste von ihr in meinen Augen. Konnte mir leider nichts geben.

marie_28's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

dajna's review against another edition

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3.0

Ma come si fa a recensire questa donna?

Due anziani coniugi decidono di passare ciò che resta della loro vita in un tranquillo paesino di campagna, lontano da tutto e da tutti, per godere della loro solitudine. Ma non hanno fatto i conti col vicino invadente, che mette a dura prova il loro amore per le convenzioni sociali e la loro buona educazione. Ovviamente, trattandosi della Nothomb, la vicenda deve prendere una piega grottesca, con descrizioni forti e riflessioni filosofiche non da poco.
C'è il lieto fine? C'è il lieto fine, ottenuto tramite mezzi non ortodossi che siamo portati a credere siano stati necessari.