In 1990, Amélie is hired as an interpreter at Yumimoto, an import-export company in Japan. She believes her dream of living as a Japanese person will finally come true. However, she soon discovers that the reality of the Yumimoto system is very different from what she had hoped for. "Stupeur et Tremblements" is a retrospective of Amélie Nothomb's alienating experiences within this Japanese company. The author has chosen to write this story with humor and irony, allowing the reader to laugh at events that were actually traumatic. How does one respond to the humiliation of a group? How does one deal with the aggression and madness of the Other? In what ways can one use words to resist? These are some of the questions students can explore more deeply. Furthermore, the book offers an opportunity to reflect on various forms of self-expression, such as stories, internal monologues, and argumentative dialogue, as well as on the development of style. The book also includes a look at Alain Corneau's film adaptation and an exclusive interview with Amélie Nothomb and Sylvie Testud. Intertaal provides this reliable source with guaranteed fast delivery.