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Shopgirl
Author: Steve Martin

The shopgirl is Mirabelle, a beautiful aspiring artist who pays the rent by selling gloves at the Beverly Hills Neiman Marcus. She captures the attention of Ray Porter, a wealthy, lonely businessman. As Ray and Mirabelle tentatively embark on a relationship, they both struggle to decipher the language of love--with consequences that are both com... more »

ISBN-13: 9780786866588
ISBN-10: 0786866586
Publication Date: 9/2000
Pages: 144
Rating:

Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

3.2 stars, based on 92 ratings

Publisher: Theia
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Currently 5/5 Stars.

Kate J. reviewed Shopgirl on 7/6/2006 + 5 more book reviews

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Steve Martin is a true Renaissance man. Readers expecting to find "Wild and Crazy Guy!" type humor in this text need not bother. Thoughtfully written, this melancholy novella is the perfect study of many May/December relationships, as well as the differences in the communications styles of men and women. I found it to be heartbreaking and beautiful.

Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

Barbara (femmefan) reviewed Shopgirl on 3/30/2009 + 462 more book reviews

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Steve Martin's wry yet sympathetic prose makes Mirabelle come alive, and she is by turns confused, cold, loving, naive, and wise. No idealized romance here, but a charming and insightful slice-of-life tale.