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Drop City (Paperback)

by T.C. Boyle (Author)
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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (1 Mar 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747568073
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747568070
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 191,573 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Boyle's riveting new novel lays bare the raw reality behind the city-dweller's romantic dream of living at one with nature' The Times 'TC Boyle's doorstop of a book will have you rushing to bed early to find out what happens next a gripping book and a timely reminder of the sexism at the heart of the hippy movement' Good Housekeeping


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‘Riveting … lays bare the raw reality behind the city-dweller’s romantic dream of living at one with nature’
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite novel in years, 30 Nov 2006
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There are two strands to this book, the hippy bit and the Alaska bit. They weave nicely together. I found the hippy section twee, so hold on till you get to Alaska. I've read T.C. Boyle's short-stories, which are somewhat negative, but this book finds a nice balance. My literary siblings characterise this book as a satire, but I think the writing places nature, character and survival at the centre. There are parallels with Jack London.
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4.0 out of 5 stars California dreamin' on such a winter's day..., 10 Mar 2004
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I liked the funky cover of this book (two hippies cavorting in the grass), opened it up and discovered I liked the opening sentence even more. Set in 1970, the book charts the meandering journeys of a hippie commune as they’re thrown out of the Californian sunshine into the wilderness of Alaska. The Age of Aquarius is coming to an end, as the differing wills and motives of the commune members surface.

Somehow, the book reminded me of Lukas Moodysson’s film “Together”. Boyle’s take on the far-out philosophies of year ’68 is just as gentle but satirical, though with a more violent twist to it. It doesn’t take long before the story has got you hooked: especially the build-up to the culture clash between the hapless hippies and the outback trappers is terrific. My one criticism is that sometimes plot lines seem to peter out into nothing, which is a shame since most of them could have been developed into something cool.

But hey, what does that matter? Overall, this is a groovy read, man.

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