It was also turned into a quite successful film. Read by millions of people, she pays very close attention to her fans and spends hours every day answering their mail. Her eccentric image — big hat, black hair, strong red lips — is almost like a brand and grabs the public eye to the point of controversy. The latest extends to her name she was born Fabienne , and to the information she presents as biographical but are, by many, denounced as pure fantasies and lies.
Many believe, for example, that she was not born in Japan as she claims but in Etterbeek, Brussels. The opinion is divided: this can either be seen as an idea of genius, by which the writer becomes a real life character herself, or a fraud that violates the relationship of trust between the writer and the reader.
All controversies aside, one thing is certain: the woman is a long-lasting success. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK".
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