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I loved this book so much. I wanted to wrap this boy in my arms and bring him home with me.
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The Wasp Eater
The Wasp Eater
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The first novel by an author already featured in The Best American Short Stories and National Public Radio's This American Life, The Wasp Eater charts the raw emotional undercurrents of a family in crisis. Set in an old New England mill town in 1979, this magnetic novel is the story of a ten-year-old boy's dream of reuniting his estranged parent... more »
Author:
The first novel by an author already featured in The Best American Short Stories and National Public Radio's This American Life, The Wasp Eater charts the raw emotional undercurrents of a family in crisis. Set in an old New England mill town in 1979, this magnetic novel is the story of a ten-year-old boy's dream of reuniting his estranged parent... more »
ISBN-13: 9780618302444
ISBN-10: 0618302441
Publication Date: 8/9/2004
Pages: 176
Rating: 5
ISBN-10: 0618302441
Publication Date: 8/9/2004
Pages: 176
Rating: 5
3.4 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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What a strange and sad little book. I liked this novella, but didn't really love it. I am not quite sure why, though. Mostly because there just seemed like something was missing, or lacking, though I am not exactly sure what it was... The father's character was the focal point of the whole book but he seemed more like a shadow of a man than a real man. Perhaps it was this character flaw that made me feel like there was something lacking in the book... Still, it was a fascinating and engrossing book.
I really enjoyed this book. Loved the writing style.
This story takes place in 1979 in an old mill town in Conn. Daniel is 10 and his mom has thrown his dad from the house. His dad comes to his bedroom window at night to offer advice, money and apologies. His mom is having a hard time and refuses to discuss his father coming home. Daniel decides to try to reunite his parents. This is well written and a fast read. It's one of the best narratives i've read about those who are unforgiven, and the effect of this refusal on a child. It's a very moving story.
Wow, what a sad life for this young boy.
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