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A Pocketful of Rye
A Pocketful of Rye
Author: A. J. Cronin
From GoodReads description: "The poignant sequel to 'A Song of Sixpence.' The clinic stood high on an Alpine slope. Lush meadows, studded with autumn crocus, sloped steeply down. Across the valley, above the pinewoods, the high peaks were already dusted with snow. Like a toy railway, the line to Davos twisted and turned up along the mountain sid...  more »
ISBN: 444330
Publication Date: 1969
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Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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In this novel Dr. Cronin continues the story, that began as A Song of Sixpence, of a young man as he reaches adulthood as a doctor. He is certainly not the pious person of his youth. This is an interesting examination as to how one small infraction leads to another as the hero gradually builds a house of cards and watches it collapse. His character is also somewhat Jeckel and Hydemuch of the novel portrays his dark side. Can he ever resurrect his former self?


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