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ISBN10: 0812976177
ISBN13: 9780812976175
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: Aug 8 2006
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.22 Depth: 8.01
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780812976175
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: Aug 8 2006
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.22 Depth: 8.01
Language: English
Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . [Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.
-The Washington Post Character is destiny, wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In Accountant, a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. Batorsag and Szerelem tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In City of Broken Hearts, a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in The Palace Thief, a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.
-The Washington Post Character is destiny, wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In Accountant, a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. Batorsag and Szerelem tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In City of Broken Hearts, a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in The Palace Thief, a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.
-The Boston Sunday Globe A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.
-Chicago Tribune
-Chicago Tribune
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