Like Life - Softcover
In this brilliant collection of stories Lorrie Moore addresses herself to a contemporary emotional dilemma - the widening gulf between men and women, and the simultaneous yearning for and fear of closeness.
'She is a true original . . . A Fred Astaire with words, she makes them dance so nimbly to her inner tunes. The wittiest young American writer around.' Sunday Times
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"A brilliant collection. . . . The funny and the tragic dovetail with precision and poignancy." -"The Philadelphia Inquirer "Hilarious and generous and true. Moore's work continues to astound." -"Newsday "Insightful and moving . . . A rewarding, even exhilarating book."" -"The New York Times Book Review "There's no other writer quite like Lorrie Moore. . . . Startling and wonderful." -"The Plain Dealer "Affecting and beautifully written. . . . Her keenly detailed language and unfailing generosity of spirit are irresistible." -"San Francisco Chronicle "Lorrie Moore is a dazzler." -"Chicago Tribune
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Lorrie Moore is the award-winning author of the story collections Self-Help, Like Life, and Birds of America, and the novels Anagrams and Who will Run the Frog Hospital? She currently teaches English at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
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- PublisherFaber and Faber
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0571164161
- ISBN 13 9780571164165
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. In this brilliant collection of stories Lorrie Moore addresses herself to a contemporary emotional dilemma - the widening gulf between men and women, and the simultaneous yearning for and fear of closeness.'Out of a jumble of frustrated ambitions, thwarted love, and seduction scenes that tend towards the grotesque, Moore conjures stories that are compelling, frequently charming and never grey.' Time Out. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR003231555
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this brilliant collection of stories Lorrie Moore addresses herself to a contemporary emotional dilemma - the widening gulf between men and women, and the simultaneous yearning for and fear of closeness.'Out of a jumble of frustrated ambitions, thwarted love, and seduction scenes that tend towards the grotesque, Moore conjures stories that are compelling, frequently charming and never grey.' Time Out. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001512551
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