Translated to Arabic, 'Stupeur et tremblements' (Fear and Trembling), a 2007 novel by Belgian novelist Amelie Nothomb (b. 1966). 'Alternately disturbing and hilarious, unbelievable and shatteringly convincing, Fear and Trembling will keep readers clutching tight to the pages of this taut little novel, caught up in the throes of fear, trembling, and, ultimately, delight.' (Goodreads)