Life Form Author:Amelie Nothomb One morning, Nothomb receives a letter from one of her readers, am American soldier called Melvin Mapple, who is fighting in Iraq. Horrified by the endless violence around him, he takes comfort in over-eating. Over-eating until his fat starts to suffocate him and he can barely fit into his XXXXL clothes. Disgusted with himself, but unable to con... more »trol his eating, he takes his mind off his ever-growing bulk by naming it Scheherazade and pretending that he is not alone at night with his flesh.
Although initially repulsed, Nothomb is fascinated and begins exchanging letters in earnest with Mapple.« less
The Market's bargain prices are even better for Paperbackswap club members!
Retail Price:$15.00 Buy New (Paperback): $12.29 (save 18%) or Become a PBS member and pay $8.39+1 PBS book credit (save 44%)