by Amélie Nothomb · labutxaca · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788418572579
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This autobiographical novel tells the story of a young Belgian woman who begins working at a large Japanese company in Tokyo. In a highly hierarchical work environment, the protagonist faces a double handicap: being a woman and being Western, which makes her the target of humiliations and progressive professional degradation, leading her from accounting to the most menial tasks. With an ironic and insightful gaze, Amélie Nothomb explores the deep cultural differences between the Eastern and Western worlds. This internationally acclaimed novel was awarded the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française.
