Strike Your Heart
Strike Your Heart by Amélie Nothomb is a coming-of-age novel published by Europa Editions in 2018, featuring 135 pages in English. The story centers around Marie, the most admired girl in her provincial high school, whose life takes a turn when she gives birth to her daughter, Diane. As Diane grows, she becomes the center of attention, sparking feelings of jealousy and rivalry in her mother, which sets the stage for a complex exploration of their relationship.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the intricacies of family life and friendship, highlighting the emotional dynamics between women. Diane’s journey is shaped by her interactions with various female figures, including her best friend Élisabeth and her mentor Olivia, as she navigates the challenges of growing up. This novel presents a nuanced examination of the sentiments that often influence human connections, making it a thoughtful reflection on womanhood and the mother-daughter bond.
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This coming of age novel by the acclaimed Belgian author is “a disarmingly simple yet deeply complex study of a mother-daughter relationship” (The Washington Post).
One of the Washington Post‘s 50 Notable Works of fiction in 2018
Marie is the prettiest girl in her provincial high school, and dating the most popular boy in town. She is the envy of all her peers–and she loves it. But when she gives birth to Diane, things begin to change. Diane steals the hearts of all who meet her, inciting nothing but jealousy in her mother.
This is Diane’s story. Young and brilliant, she grows up learning about life through her relationships with other women: her best friend, the sweet Élisabeth; her mentor, the selfish Olivia; her sister, the beloved Célia; and, of course, her mother. It is a story about the baser sentiments that often animate human relations: rivalry, jealousy, distrust.
Revered throughout Europe, Belgian novelist Amélie Nothomb has won numerous prizes, including the French Academy’s Grand Prix. In Strike Your Heart, she offers a telling adult fable about womanhood and the mother-daughter bond.
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