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Original title L'Arrache-cœur Publisher Éditions Vrille Published in English 1968 Originally published 1953 Page count 234 Country France | 4/5 Goodreads Language French Publication date 1953 Pages 234 Translator Stanley Chapman Published in english 1968 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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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