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The Ingenious Edgar Jones (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Garner (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Review (29 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755302540
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755302543
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 441,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'It's a sad, sweet tale of the love and misunderstanding between a father and son who dare to aim for a higher place in the world' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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'Garner's imagination is compelling and the novel has real narrative drive... enjoyable and eloquent' Helen Dunmore, The Times

(The Times )

'Darkly atmospheric, Garner's clean, spare prose conjures a strong ,simple narrative... a delight to curl up with' Metro

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'A sad, sweet tale of the love and misunderstanding between a father and son who dare to aim for a higher place in the world'

(Daily Mail )

'THE INGENIOUS EDGAR JONES offers a confabulation of effects: in an atmospheric 19th century Oxford that would play host to Darwin's arguments and Lewis Carroll's dreamy nonsense, the child savant, Edgar JOnes, builds, burns, and soars. Elizabeth Garner's American debut is ingenuity itself, a winner. I love it'

(Gregory Maguire, author of WICKED )
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More to this book that meets the eye, 19 May 2008
By Weave "Paula Mc" (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
I just finished 'Edgar Jones' and I loved it, it was a fantastic read. Edgar Jones was one of the most memorable characters ever. The father/son relationship between William and Edgar to me was the core of the book alongside the whole university world.

At times I felt so bad for Edgar, betrayed by people he looked up to but you could not help but love Edgar. I would love to see a sequel at some point.

It is an unusual book and it will stay with you. If you are looking for something different, read 'Edgar Jones'
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good!, 16 May 2008
By Michelle Moore "bookclubforum.co.uk" (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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It's actually quite hard to capture this book within a `blurb', as it has a style all of it's own. It's set in a world where The University is everything.. a world of learning that is in control of Oxford, and is looked up to by all. In awe of all the University stands for is Edgar's father, and to him, a successful, loveable son is one with academic ability, which Edgar lacks.

One thing that Edgar does have is a fierce determination, and without the appropriate guidance from his parents, this often pushes him towards trouble. He looks up to certain people, and when they fail him, you can feel the way it hurts him.

The book has the feel of a dark, grown up fairytale. At the beginning the style does feel a little difficult, but I soon settled into it, and it became a story I couldn't wait to get back to. The characters are well written and memorable, and I couldn't help but love some, and dislike others. This is an unusual book that will stay with me for some time.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky read. , 1 Sep 2008
By kehs (Hertfordshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This is an awesome read especially for anyone who loves dark, quirky tales. It is a haunting, atmospheric story set in the 19th century and is filled with terrific imagery and wonderful inventiveness. I was entranced with its macabre images and gothic feel, and would recommend it as a wonderful read for a winter's evening.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good start, shame about the ending
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