- Hardcover: 327 pages
- Publisher: Chatto & Windus (16 Jan 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0701133910
- ISBN-13: 978-0701133917
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 309,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`her writing style is superb...there is humour...the dialogue both external and internal is fantastic'
--Savidge Reads...Books, Books, and Possibly More Books
`funny, poignant an reflective'
--Easy Living --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
--Savidge Reads...Books, Books, and Possibly More Books
`funny, poignant an reflective'
--Easy Living --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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One of five Anne Tyler novels reissued in stunning new jackets
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was actually the first of many Anne Tyler books I read, and oddly did not live up to my mild expectations. Despite the acute realism and sense of sentimental familiarity that comes with all her books, I just didn't enjoy the storyline and didn't especially warm to the central characters as I do with characters in her other books. Perhaps three stars is rather harsh since it is beautifully written with excellent style, and very readable, nevertheless relative to her other works I have to rate this as average.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As Tyler so often does, the ordinary lives of her characters become extraordinary, and the reader immerses him/herself in the storyline.
A wonderful read, pleasurable yet simple, you follow the characters through as if you were with them, experiencing their lives.
The beauty of this book is the fact that it is so completely believable. I felt like the characters were long lost friends that I could relate to.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first Anne Tyler book I've read and I was exhilarated by it. It is a beautifully written book, full of insights into human relationships. Her witty writing and sharp observations make Tyler a dream to read. Top of my list of 'discovered authors' for '98. After you've read it, your only problem will be deciding which of your friends to pass it on to first!
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Beautifully written but spoiled by an over-the-top character
This is my first Anne Tyler book, it was recommended by a friend but I was disappointed overall.
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