The Divorce Party (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series) - Hardcover

Dave, Laura

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410410420 ISBN 13: 9781410410429

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2008

Synopsis

-Sizzle Factor: SPF 50. A secret marriage, lies about affairs . . . even sex on the day of the divorce party- (USA Today)
The second novel from Laura Dave, the acclaimed author of Eight Hundred Grapes and Hello Sunshine. In The Divorce Party, she captures a much-discussed cultural phenomenon that has never been profiled in fiction before-divorce celebrations-with her characteristic wit and warmth. Set in Hamptons high society, The Divorce Party features two women-one newly engaged and one at the end of her marriage-trying to answer the same question: when should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go?
An insightful and funny multi-generational story, this deeply moving novel is sure to touch anyone whose heart has weathered an unexpected storm.

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Review:

"In lustrous, supple language and with breathtaking acuity, Laura Dave explores the intricate inner lives of two women as they struggle to know the men they lovea] they face the same thorny question: how many liesaand how much truthacan love bear?"
aMarisa de los Santos, author of "LOVE WALKED IN"
Praise for "LONDON IS THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA: "
aEndearingly quirky . . . [a] charming, offbeat debut . . . that winningly explores the romantic choices we make.a
a"USA Today"
aIncredibly deft, utterly satisfying, a triumph of a first novel.a
aMelissa Bank
aSuch a satisfying read . . . The relationships among her cast are complicated, fraught and tender. Her story reads sweet but real.a
a"The Washington Post"

"I'm looking forward to reading ["The Divorce Party"] Laura Dave's latest book."
--Emily Giffin, USA Today
aA revealing, honest portrait of how love binds us together -- and drives us apart. Laura Dave understands the affections and contradictions within the human soul. I love this book!a
aKate Jacobs, author of "FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB"
"In lustrous, supple language and with breathtaking acuity, Laura Dave explores the intricate inner lives of two women as they struggle to know the men they lovea] they face the same thorny question: how many liesaand how much truthacan love bear?"
aMarisa de los Santos, author of "LOVE WALKED IN"
Praise for "LONDON IS THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA: "
aEndearingly quirky . . . [a] charming, offbeat debut . . . that winningly explores the romantic choices we make.a
a"USA Today"
aIncredibly deft, utterly satisfying, a triumph of a first novel.a
aMelissa Bank
aSuch a satisfying read . . . The relationships among her cast are complicated, fraught and tender. Her story reads sweet but real.a
a"The Washington Post"

aA revealing, honest portrait of how love binds us togetheraand drives us apart.a
aKate Jacobs, author of "The Friday Night Knitting Club"
a Events unfold over the course of a day, but the lessons learned have their roots in a lifetime.a
a"Elle"
a Incredibly deft, utterly satisfying . . . I love every character. A triumph of a first novel!a
aMelissa Bank, author of "The Girlas Guide to Hunting and Fishing"
aElegant, accessible prose and compelling portraits of relationships.a
a "Cosmopolitan"

"A revealing, honest portrait of how love binds us together-and drives us apart."
-Kate Jacobs, author of The Friday Night Knitting Club
" Events unfold over the course of a day, but the lessons learned have their roots in a lifetime."
-Elle
" Incredibly deft, utterly satisfying . . . I love every character. A triumph of a first novel!"
-Melissa Bank, author of The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing
"Elegant, accessible prose and compelling portraits of relationships."
- Cosmopolitan

-A revealing, honest portrait of how love binds us together-and drives us apart.-
-Kate Jacobs, author of The Friday Night Knitting Club
- Events unfold over the course of a day, but the lessons learned have their roots in a lifetime.-
-Elle
- Incredibly deft, utterly satisfying . . . I love every character. A triumph of a first novel!-
-Melissa Bank, author of The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing
-Elegant, accessible prose and compelling portraits of relationships.-
- Cosmopolitan

About the Author:

Laura Dave is the international bestselling author of Eight Hundred Grapes, The First Husband, The Divorce Party, and London is the Best City in America. Her novels have been published in fifteen countries and optioned as major motion pictures. Dave's writing has appeared in The New York Times, Glamour, Self, Redbook, and Cosmopolitan. She lives in Santa Monica.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1410410420
• ISBN 13: 9781410410429
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 357