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Owen Griffiths decides he is in love with Natalie but the bitterness that follows proves to him that the ads are just part of a never-never land. Instead Owen has to come to terms with the compromises and complications that mark out real relationships between men and women.
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- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1978
- ISBN 10 0140471162
- ISBN 13 9780140471168
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages80
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A very long way from anywhere else
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Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1978
ISBN 10: 0140471162
ISBN 13: 9780140471168
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Soft cover
Seller: RightWayUp Books, Woodbridge, SUFFO, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Le Guin, Ursula. A very long way from anywhere else. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, 1978. First Peacock Books edition. Paperback, Good. Crease to base of the front cover. Binding strong. 77pp. Final page with multiple creases. Light tanning to edges of page block; contents clean and bright. The narrative revolves around the deepening friendship between Owen, an aspiring scientist, and Natalie, a talented musician. Both characters feel isolated and misunderstood due to their intellectual pursuits and ambitions, which set them apart from their peers. As they bond over their shared experiences, they provide solace and support for each other, eventually developing romantic feelings. Throughout the novel, Owen and Natalie face various challenges, including academic pressure, familial expectations, and societal norms. The story explores themes of friendship, love, self-acceptance, and identity, as well as the challenges that highly gifted individuals encounter in a society that may not fully appreciate or understand their potential. The novel has been praised for its empathetic and nuanced portrayal of the protagonists' struggles and emotions. Le Guin's ability to convey the sense of isolation and distance experienced by Owen and Natalie has resonated with readers, making the book a beloved entry in the young adult genre. The novel's subtle exploration of gender roles and questioning of traditional expectations further adds to its appeal. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing. Seller Inventory # ABE-1719084098347
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A Very Long Way from Anywhere Else
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Peacock - Penguin Books, Middlesex, England, 1978
ISBN 10: 0140471162
ISBN 13: 9780140471168
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Mass Market Paperback
Seller: Klanhorn, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Peacock Edition. VG, Edgewear, creases, scuffing, mild spine fade, browning. Young adult drama. Cover photograph by Paul Bowden. Photo on request. Seller Inventory # 033586
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A Very Long Way from Anywhere Else
Seller: MacKellar Art & Books, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1978 Penguin Peacock paperback 1st edition thus 1st impression. Very good+ clean tight copy. Seller Inventory # ABE-1673618845453
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Peacock, London, 1978
ISBN 10: 0140471162
ISBN 13: 9780140471168
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Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Basically SF Books, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: good. Paul Bowden (illustrator). First UK paperback edition. Published in the US under the title Very Far Away from Anywhere Else. Spine is straight, not creased; cover has minor wear and and small corner fold. Pages are clean and unmarked, age darkening. Published in the UK by Peacock books, an imprint of Penguin. Peacock mass paperback, first printing 1978, ISBN: 9780140471168, 77 pages, cover photograph by Paul Bowden. 12mo (4.25" x 7.25") Young adult coming of age story. Two gifted seventeen-year-olds find friendship and love by sharing their dreams: one to be a scientist, the other, a musician. Seller Inventory # 040418029780140471168gm
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