The Quiet Girl - Softcover

Høeg, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846550602 ISBN 13: 9781846550607

Publisher: Harvill Secker, 2007

Synopsis

Set in Denmark in the here and now, The Quiet Girl centres around Kaspar Krone, a world-renowned circus clown with a deep love for the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and an even deeper gambling debt. Wanted for tax evasion and on the verge of extradition, Krone is drafted into the service of a mysterious order of nuns who promise him reprieve from the international authorities in return for his help safeguarding a group of children with mystical abilities - abilities which Kaspar also shares.
When one of the children goes missing, Krone sets off to find the young girl and bring her back, making a shocking series of discoveries along the way about her identity.

The Quiet Girl pits art and spirituality against corporate interests and nothing less than the will to war by the industrialized world. This long-awaited novel from the author of Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow is a fast-paced philosophical thriller of rare quality.

About this title

Product Description:

406 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout, the only exception is some light reading wear to cover. Set In Denmark In The Here And Now This Centres Around Kaspar Krone, A World Renowned Circus Clown With A Deep Love For The Music Of Joahann Sebastion Bach.

Review:

"Extraordinary . . . There is no more morally (and imaginatively) engaged novelist writing today."--"Newsday"

"Completely immersive and riveting . . . There is more wit, gravity, and madcap pleasure in "The Quiet Girl "than in any new book I've read in recent memory."--"The New York Sun"

"Treat "The Quiet Girl "as a thriller, and you'll sprint happily to its unexpected and enigmatic ending. Treat the novel as a love story, and you may be surprised by the deep silence of its final pages."--"The Washington Post"

"Hoeg's writing is jewel-encrusted. . . . This is writing that sparkles to distract from its deep philosophical aspects."--"Los Angeles Times"

"Slyly compelling, the story unfolds at breakneck speed."--"Chicago Sun-Times"

"Extraordinary . . . There is no more morally (and imaginatively) engaged novelist writing today."--"Newsday"

"Completely immersive and riveting . . . There is more wit, gravity, and madcap pleasure in "The Quiet Girl "than in any new book I've read in recent memory."--"The New York Sun"

"Treat "The Quiet Girl "as a thriller, and you'll sprint happily to its unexpected and enigmatic ending. Treat the novel as a love story, and you may be surprised by the deep silence of its final pages."--"The Washington Post"

"Hoeg's writing is jewel-encrusted. . . . This is writing that sparkles to distract from its deep philosophical aspects."--"Los Angeles Times"

"Slyly compelling, the story unfolds at breakneck speed."--"Chicago Sun-Times"

Extraordinary . . . There is no more morally (and imaginatively) engaged novelist writing today. "Newsday"

Completely immersive and riveting . . . There is more wit, gravity, and madcap pleasure in "The Quiet Girl "than in any new book I've read in recent memory. "The New York Sun"

Treat "The Quiet Girl "as a thriller, and you'll sprint happily to its unexpected and enigmatic ending. Treat the novel as a love story, and you may be surprised by the deep silence of its final pages. "The Washington Post"

Hoeg's writing is jewel-encrusted. . . . This is writing that sparkles to distract from its deep philosophical aspects. "Los Angeles Times"

Slyly compelling, the story unfolds at breakneck speed. "Chicago Sun-Times""

Hoeg writes prose that is both changeable and deep-fathomed as poetry . . . [it]demands to be read aloud and savored. The New Yorker on Smilla's Sense of Snow

Completely immersive and riveting . . . There is more wit, gravity, and madcap pleasure in The Quiet Girl than in any new book I've read in recent memory. The New York Sun

Treat The Quiet Girl as a thriller, and you'll sprint happily to its unexpected and enigmatic ending. Treat the novel as a love story, and you may be surprised by the deep silence of its final pages. The Washington Post

Hoeg's writing is jewel-encrusted. . . . This is writing that sparkles to distract from its deep philosophical aspects. Los Angeles Times

Slyly compelling, the story unfolds at breakneck speed. Chicago Sun-Times

"Extraordinary . . . There is no more morally (and imaginatively) engaged novelist writing today. Newsday

"Hoeg is a notable prose writer because of his lyrical style which recalls the best passages of Fitzgerald or Mailer - poetic and layered, this is symphony for the senses...masterfully read by James Gale... The Electric Review

Author Peter Hoeg's latest novel is beautifully read by narrator James Gale. His rich tone and classical delivery are the perfect fit for this vivid and haunting story. There is a certain theatrical aspect at work here, as Gale knows exactly when and where to emphasize for effect and never pushes himself over the edge. His tone is gritty and firm in a steady performance that will capture the imaginations in its gentility and genuine approach. Gale provides the listener with all of the tools necessary to believe every word he reads. Innately likable and honestly performed, Hoeg's novel is a moving experience. AudioFile

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"Hoeg writes prose that is both changeable and deep-fathomed as poetry . . . [it]demands to be read aloud and savored." --The New Yorker on Smilla's Sense of Snow

"Completely immersive and riveting . . . There is more wit, gravity, and madcap pleasure in The Quiet Girl than in any new book I've read in recent memory." --The New York Sun

"Treat The Quiet Girl as a thriller, and you'll sprint happily to its unexpected and enigmatic ending. Treat the novel as a love story, and you may be surprised by the deep silence of its final pages." --The Washington Post

"Hoeg's writing is jewel-encrusted. . . . This is writing that sparkles to distract from its deep philosophical aspects." --Los Angeles Times

"Slyly compelling, the story unfolds at breakneck speed." --Chicago Sun-Times

"Extraordinary . . . There is no more morally (and imaginatively) engaged novelist writing today." --Newsday

"Hoeg is a notable prose writer because of his lyrical style which recalls the best passages of Fitzgerald or Mailer - poetic and layered, this is symphony for the senses...masterfully read by James Gale..." --The Electric Review

"Author Peter Hoeg's latest novel is beautifully read by narrator James Gale. His rich tone and classical delivery are the perfect fit for this vivid and haunting story. There is a certain theatrical aspect at work here, as Gale knows exactly when and where to emphasize for effect and never pushes himself over the edge. His tone is gritty and firm in a steady performance that will capture the imaginations in its gentility and genuine approach. Gale provides the listener with all of the tools necessary to believe every word he reads. Innately likable and honestly performed, Hoeg's novel is a moving experience." --AudioFile

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvill Secker
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1846550602
• ISBN 13: 9781846550607
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416