publishing: her first novel Hygiène de l'assassin appearing in 1992, she receives a brief congratulation note from Ms Mori in 1993. Explanation of title According to the novel, in Japan, protocol states that in the presence of the Emperor, who until 1947 had been considered a living god, a person must demonstrate his or her reverence with fear and trembling, though most Japanese citizens today are unaware of this injunction. Adaptation Fear and Trembling, a film by 2003. Publication details Stupeur et tremblements, Éditions Albin Michel, 1999. Stupeur et tremblements, Livre de Poche, 2001. References External links New York Times, Fear and Trembling, Chapter One 1999 Belgian novels Belgian novels adapted into films Novels by Amélie Nothomb Novels set in Japan French-language novels Japan in non-Japanese culture Éditions Albin Michel books