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Heir to the Glimmering World
Heir to the Glimmering World
Author: Cynthia Ozick
Rose Meadows unknowingly enters this world when she answers an ambiguous want ad for an "assistant" to a Herr Mitwisser, the patriarch of a large, chaotic household. Rosie, orphaned at eighteen, has been living with her distant relative Bertram, who sparks her first erotic desires. But just as he begins to return her affection, his lov...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780618470495
ISBN-10: 0618470492
Publication Date: 9/1/2004
Pages: 320
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3.2 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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A book about the literal vs. the interpreted idea but with enough of a plot to keep the 'meta-exploration' balanced with an entertaining yarn. Though this 'glimmering world' is rather gloomy, destructive and claustrophobic, the overall story is a surprisingly enjoyable read. I was intrigued by all the characters except the young female protaganist whose transformation seems minute compared to those around her.
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LeahG avatar reviewed Heir to the Glimmering World on + 320 more book reviews
This is a very well written book and I can see why it is a best seller, but it was hard for me to fathom the importance of most of what was happening. Plus I don't believe the heroin was very bright if she continued to live in such a depressing environment when she didn't have to.

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