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Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd: Used
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2010-01-26
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN
- 9780061876745
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061876747
ISBN-13
9780061876745
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74197404
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ordinary Thunderstorms : a Novel
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Thrillers / Suspense, Thrillers / General, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime, Mystery & Detective / General
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
“Charles Dickens lurks in the shadows of William Boyd’s gripping new novel, Ordinary Thunderstorms , which . . . has a Dickensian cast of characters—predators and prey, tycoons and paupers, charlatans and stooges—orbiting one another in the mean streets of London.�, Boyd is highly adept at doing what novelists do best: exploring the multifarious possibilities implicit in human life., Charles Dickens lurks in the shadows of William Boyd's gripping new novel, Ordinary Thunderstorms, which . . . has a Dickensian cast of characters-predators and prey, tycoons and paupers, charlatans and stooges-orbiting one another in the mean streets of London., Impressive. . . . Rich and engaging. . . . Boyd creates the rich spectrum of London with arresting cinematic detail. . . . Boyd gives a harrowing sense of how close and yet how distant the nether life of a large city is., Boyd has constructed a narrative machine of hilarious, near-impossible intricacy for the purpose of demonstrating that identity is fragile and that instinct, for better or worse, is not. . . . He is a debonair, versatile, casually philosophical literary entertainer-clever and thoughtful., Boyd has constructed a narrative machine of hilarious, near-impossible intricacy for the purpose of demonstrating that identity is fragile and that instinct, for better or worse, is not. . . . He is a debonair, versatile, casually philosophical literary entertainer--clever and thoughtful., "Boyd has constructed a narrative machine of hilarious, near-impossible intricacy for the purpose of demonstrating that identity is fragile and that instinct, for better or worse, is not. . . . He is a debonair, versatile, casually philosophical literary entertainer--clever and thoughtful." -- The New York Times Book Review "Charles Dickens lurks in the shadows of William Boyd's gripping new novel, Ordinary Thunderstorms , which . . . has a Dickensian cast of characters--predators and prey, tycoons and paupers, charlatans and stooges--orbiting one another in the mean streets of London." -- The Wall Street Journal "Boyd is highly adept at doing what novelists do best: exploring the multifarious possibilities implicit in human life." -- The Los Angeles Times "William Boyd delivers a multiplot thriller full of twists and turns in Ordinary Thunderstorms ." -- Harper's Bazaar "A thrilling story." -- The Daily Beast "Impressive. . . . Rich and engaging. . . . Boyd creates the rich spectrum of London with arresting cinematic detail. . . . Boyd gives a harrowing sense of how close and yet how distant the nether life of a large city is." -- Ron Charles, The Washington Post, “William Boyd delivers a multiplot thriller full of twists and turns in Ordinary Thunderstorms .�, Charles Dickens lurks in the shadows of William Boyd's gripping new novel, Ordinary Thunderstorms , which . . . has a Dickensian cast of characters--predators and prey, tycoons and paupers, charlatans and stooges--orbiting one another in the mean streets of London.
Synopsis
"William Boyd seems singularly blessed with both an innate love of storytelling and the talent to render those stories in swift, confident prose." --The New York Times From William Boyd, award-winning author of Brazzaville Beach and Restless, comes a stunning literary mystery about crime and punishment: Ordinary Thunderstorms. One of the most accomplished writers of our time, Boyd has written a profound and gripping novel about the fragility of social identity, the corruption at the heart of big business, and the secrets that lie hidden in the filthy underbelly of every city., "William Boyd seems singularly blessed with both an innate love of storytelling and the talent to render those stories in swift, confident prose." -- The New York Times From William Boyd, award-winning author of Brazzaville Beach and Restless , comes a stunning literary mystery about crime and punishment: Ordinary Thunderstorms . One of the most accomplished writers of our time, Boyd has written a profound and gripping novel about the fragility of social identity, the corruption at the heart of big business, and the secrets that lie hidden in the filthy underbelly of every city.
LC Classification Number
PR6052.O9192
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- m***m (2317)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition by Erik Burnham: Used (#404302598631)
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- a***n (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
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- m***m (2317)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition by Erik Burnham: Used (#404302598631)
- _***b (56)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI gave 5 stars on shipping because i sent 2 separate emails + they responded with helpful info, even though it arrived late. This was a great value with free shipping + the condition is very good, better than advertised 🙂! The overall quality and appearance is excellent! I highly recommend this seller and give them 👍👍👍👍
- a***n (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!