- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books; Reissue edition (Mar 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0142003654
- ISBN-13: 978-0142003657
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 595,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Nothing much "happens" in Jane Austen either...
8 July 2005
Format:Paperback
but we love to read her novels for her understanding of social psychology, and the graceful penetrating voice in which she tells her stories. William Trevor's focus is on modern English and Irish folk, typically working or middle class, but his understanding of their psychology is as masterful as Austen (or Henry James, for that matter); and his style is perfectly shaded to reveal their lives. I've read most of his novels and stories and always valued his prodigious talent. This book, in my opinion, rises to genius. The characterization of Emily Delahunty is superb. The understanding, and rendering, of how we live our lives by telling our stories is brilliant.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Another wonderful story from one of the world's best writers
29 Nov 2003
Format:Paperback
A fascinating tale from one of my favorite authors; Mr Trevor has an incredible gift for transporting the reader into the worlds he creates on paper!
I have nothing to add to the good initial Amazon description, (certainly would not want to give away to much)only can say this is a well written story with a fascinating cast of characters,in a wonderful setting.
A first class read, certainly not boring as the idiot looking for a travel/ tour guide book would have one believe!
A pretty good film with Maggie Smith (whose face appears on this editions cover) as well!
I have nothing to add to the good initial Amazon description, (certainly would not want to give away to much)only can say this is a well written story with a fascinating cast of characters,in a wonderful setting.
A first class read, certainly not boring as the idiot looking for a travel/ tour guide book would have one believe!
A pretty good film with Maggie Smith (whose face appears on this editions cover) as well!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
playing the bad guy
6 April 2005
Format:Paperback
I have to say that although a previous reviewer has been blasted, I have to agree at least in part with their sentiment. This book really isn't very exciting. I can appreciate the writing and style presented, but all-in-all, upon finishing a book, appreciation never wins out over enjoyment for me, and this story seems as if it could have been presented in 25-35 pages, as opposed to its 150, and had the same characterization and probably more impact.
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