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Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather
Winner of the National Book Award A Novel of Fame Honor and Really Bad Weather
Author: Jincy Willett
Winner of the National Book Award, the long-awaited novel from the author of the acclaimed collection, Jenny and the Jaws of Life, is an unusual and wonderful novel that is somehow able to be at once bleak and hilarious, light-hearted and profound. — It's the story of two sisters. Abigail Mather is a woman of enormous appetites, sex...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312311810
ISBN-10: 0312311818
Publication Date: 10/1/2003
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 2.7/5 Stars.
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2.7 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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reviewed Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather on + 10 more book reviews
I loved Jincy's other book Jenny and the Jaws of life but thought this one was just okay.
reviewed Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather on + 407 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book. I liked Dorca's cynical observations and wit, especially about her neighbors and the library patrons. I also liked how she grew to appreciate her twin sister Abigail.
paigu avatar reviewed Winner of the National Book Award: A Novel of Fame, Honor, and Really Bad Weather on + 120 more book reviews
One of the funniest books I've read in quite a while! A book about sisterhood without the pretentions or the sappy emotions. The main character is blunt, honest and rational; she makes hilarious commentary about her sister's illicit behaviour and affairs, even though she still does what she can to help. This book also has one of the best "casts" of supporting characters. A very funny, intelligent book.
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good, fast read. A bit confusioning and no real conclusion.


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