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Dive into the haunting narrative of *The Woman Who Fed the Dogs*, a gripping fictionalized account illuminating the psyche of Odette, the most hated woman in Belgium. This intricate tale, based on the chilling true events of Michelle Martin, ex-wife of the infamous Marc Dutroux, unravels the complexities of a woman grappling with her past as she awaits release from prison. Readers will find themselves captivated by Odette’s obsessive reflections and her chilling lack of remorse as she navigates painful memories and the psychological trauma that shaped her life.
This thought-provoking novel delves deeply into the inner workings of a mind ensnared in a life marked by horror and complicity, making it a must-read for those interested in psychological thrillers and narratives that challenge moral perspectives. With expert prose, Hemmerechts places you at an uncomfortable distance from a history shaded by darkness, forcing one to confront the unsettling truths about human nature and complicity in atrocious acts.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860078
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: World Editions
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860078
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: World Editions
Description:
The most hated woman in Belgium sits in her prison cell preparing for imminent release. Between brief interludes of counsel from Sister Virginie and Anouk, the prison psychiatrist, Odette is left alone to labor through the memories of her former life. Obsessive and reflective, yet crucially lacking in remorse, Odette's testimony is a tricky script to untangle. Based on the real-life events of Michelle Martin, ex-wife of the notorious child abductor, murderer and serial rapist, Marc Dutroux, this is a fictionalized account of the inner workings of Martin's mind before, during, and after the crimes that shook a nation in the 1990s.
The excuses and abuses of this killer's accomplice make for a brave exploration of psychological trauma, and the slide towards its most extreme of consequences. In The Woman Who Fed the Dogs, Hemmerechts has produced a daring novel that positions the reader uncomfortably close to the human behind these unforgivable acts.
This thought-provoking novel delves deeply into the inner workings of a mind ensnared in a life marked by horror and complicity, making it a must-read for those interested in psychological thrillers and narratives that challenge moral perspectives. With expert prose, Hemmerechts places you at an uncomfortable distance from a history shaded by darkness, forcing one to confront the unsettling truths about human nature and complicity in atrocious acts.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860078
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: World Editions
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860078
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: World Editions
Description:
The most hated woman in Belgium sits in her prison cell preparing for imminent release. Between brief interludes of counsel from Sister Virginie and Anouk, the prison psychiatrist, Odette is left alone to labor through the memories of her former life. Obsessive and reflective, yet crucially lacking in remorse, Odette's testimony is a tricky script to untangle. Based on the real-life events of Michelle Martin, ex-wife of the notorious child abductor, murderer and serial rapist, Marc Dutroux, this is a fictionalized account of the inner workings of Martin's mind before, during, and after the crimes that shook a nation in the 1990s.
The excuses and abuses of this killer's accomplice make for a brave exploration of psychological trauma, and the slide towards its most extreme of consequences. In The Woman Who Fed the Dogs, Hemmerechts has produced a daring novel that positions the reader uncomfortably close to the human behind these unforgivable acts.