Object of My Affection - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 067170284X ISBN 13: 9780671702847

Synopsis

The first novel by the acclaimed writer of The Man of the House, available for the first time in this country.

When twenty six year old George Mullens is kicked out by his lover, Robert, he moves into the terminally disordered apartment of Nina Borowski – and the most complicated friendship of his life. At first their relationship is as easy as their cozy tuna-loaf suppers and ballroom dancing classes at Arthur Murray... while Nina waits for inspiration to write her psychology dissertation and George teaches kindergarten.

Then Nina announces she’s pregnant by her boyfriend, Howard. Howard wants marriage. Nina wants independence. George will do almost anything for a little unqualified affection. But he’s not so sure about his new role as surrogate unwed father.

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Review

"Los Angeles Daily News"

Charming and affecting...The strong plotting, memorable gallery of characters and wry look at the complicated state of relations between the sexes could beguile any reader from Bensonhurst to Burbank.

"People"

Joyously comic...shimmers with hope, humor, and compassion.

"The New York Times Book Review"

Very funny, exceptionally vivid....Surely one of best books about what it is like to be young in these crazy times.

"People"Joyously comic...shimmers with hope, humor, and compassion.

"The New York Times Book Review"Very funny, exceptionally vivid....Surely one of best books about what it is like to be young in these crazy times.

"Los Angeles Daily News"Charming and affecting...The strong plotting, memorable gallery of characters and wry look at the complicated state of relations between the sexes could beguile any reader from Bensonhurst to Burbank.

"Los Angeles Daily News" Charming and affecting...The strong plotting, memorable gallery of characters and wry look at the complicated state of relations between the sexes could beguile any reader from Bensonhurst to Burbank.

"People" Joyously comic...shimmers with hope, humor, and compassion.

"The New York Times Book Review" Very funny, exceptionally vivid....Surely one of best books about what it is like to be young in these crazy times.

People Joyously comic...shimmers with hope, humor, and compassion.

About the Author

Author of two acclaimed previous novels The Man of the House and The Easy Way Out. The author lives in Cambridge, Massachussets. In February 1996 he received the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 067170284X
• ISBN 13: 9780671702847
• Binding: Paperback