9798317809164 - A Violet Light by Sternthal, Ian (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Charlie Kaufmanesque and BRILLIANT!" Eleni Schirmer, bylines in NEW YORK TIMES and NEW YORKERAfter pulling himself out of a frozen lake, Adrian stumbles into town. What begins as a lively dinner conversation with a new friend becomes a meditation on mortality-with a final twist that changes everything."A masterpiece. one of the better books I've read." Greg Etingin"A warm hug." Amanda Wolfe"I read "A Violet Light" in one sitting - I couldn't put it down." Gillian Morantz"Magical." Cantor Gideon Zelermyer, Grammy Award winner, "You Want it Darker" "A wondrous ode to friendship, loss, life and what may follow." Eric Siblin, bestselling author of "The Cello Suites""Highly imaginative. a potent writing sensibility behind it that will produce many more books." Robert Lecker "A work of art. a must read." Joshua Brown"Beautiful and heartbreaking and moving and so smart!" Suzanne Zelazo, author of "Lances All Alike""Brilliant!" Arlene McKibbon"A beautiful story." Anthony Wexler, University Writing Program, Johns Hopkins University"A MUST read for Leonard Cohen fans." Penni KolbWhat happens to our dead? Is someone looking out for them on the other side? A Violet Light takes up these questions, exposing fiction's power to imagine what might happen to us on the other side of life. A young artist named Adrian finds himself seated at a table with an esteemed guide: the Montreal legend, Leonard Cohen. Together, over the course of a long meal at an idyllic bistro, the artists reflect on the meaning of their lives-the struggle to love, the pursuit of fame, and the pleasure of friendship. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Charlie Kaufmanesque and BRILLIANT!" Eleni Schirmer, bylines in NEW YORK TIMES and NEW YORKERAfter pulling himself out of a frozen lake, Adrian stumbles into town. What begins as a lively dinner conversation with a new friend becomes a meditation on mortality-with a final twist that changes everything."A masterpiece. one of the better books I've read." Greg Etingin"A warm hug." Amanda Wolfe"I read "A Violet Light" in one sitting - I couldn't put it down." Gillian Morantz"Magical." Cantor Gideon Zelermyer, Grammy Award winner, "You Want it Darker" "A wondrous ode to friendship, loss, life and what may follow." Eric Siblin, bestselling author of "The Cello Suites""Highly imaginative. a potent writing sensibility behind it that will produce many more books." Robert Lecker "A work of art. a must read." Joshua Brown"Beautiful and heartbreaking and moving and so smart!" Suzanne Zelazo, author of "Lances All Alike""Brilliant!" Arlene McKibbon"A beautiful story." Anthony Wexler, University Writing Program, Johns Hopkins University"A MUST read for Leonard Cohen fans." Penni KolbWhat happens to our dead? Is someone looking out for them on the other side? A Violet Light takes up these questions, exposing fiction's power to imagine what might happen to us on the other side of life. After a fatal accident, a young artist named Adrian finds himself seated at a table with an esteemed guide: the Montreal legend, Leonard Cohen. Together, over the course of a long meal at an idyllic bistro, the dead artists reflect on the meaning of their lives-the struggle to love, the pursuit of fame, and the pleasure of friendship. And slowly, with Leonard's help, Adrian experiences a form of self-acceptance denied him in life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Charlie Kaufmanesque and BRILLIANT!" Eleni Schirmer, bylines in NEW YORK TIMES and NEW YORKERAfter pulling himself out of a frozen lake, Adrian stumbles into town. What begins as a lively dinner conversation with a new friend becomes a meditation on mortality-with a final twist that changes everything."A masterpiece. one of the better books I've read." Greg Etingin"A warm hug." Amanda Wolfe"I read "A Violet Light" in one sitting - I couldn't put it down." Gillian Morantz"Magical." Cantor Gideon Zelermyer, Grammy Award winner, "You Want it Darker" "A wondrous ode to friendship, loss, life and what may follow." Eric Siblin, bestselling author of "The Cello Suites""Highly imaginative. a potent writing sensibility behind it that will produce many more books." Robert Lecker "A work of art. a must read." Joshua Brown"Beautiful and heartbreaking and moving and so smart!" Suzanne Zelazo, author of "Lances All Alike""Brilliant!" Arlene McKibbon"A beautiful story." Anthony Wexler, University Writing Program, Johns Hopkins University"A MUST read for Leonard Cohen fans." Penni KolbWhat happens to our dead? Is someone looking out for them on the other side? A Violet Light takes up these questions, exposing fiction's power to imagine what might happen to us on the other side of life. After a fatal accident, a young artist named Adrian finds himself seated at a table with an esteemed guide: the Montreal legend, Leonard Cohen. Together, over the course of a long meal at an idyllic bistro, the dead artists reflect on the meaning of their lives-the struggle to love, the pursuit of fame, and the pleasure of friendship. And slowly, with Leonard's help, Adrian experiences a form of self-acceptance denied him in life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.