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Item specifics

Condition
Like new: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
ISBN
9781439101292

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1439101299
ISBN-13
9781439101292
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111180797

Product Key Features

Book Title
Starting from Happy : a Novel
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Romance / Contemporary, General, Romance / Romantic Comedy, Humorous / General
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Patricia Marx
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Item Length
8.1 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-010774
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Stylish and sarcastic. Marx moves the story forward with infectious zeal and allows readers to revel in a quirky take on sex (and death) in the city." -- Publishers Weekly, "A funny boy-meets-girl novel in witty, quick bits that read like your best friend's best tweets." -- O Magazine, "A book that's moving and sweet. As the summer lopes toward its end, those looking for one last beach read could do a lot worse than to read this unexpectedly lovely book - in fact, one could hardly do better." -- Boston Globe, "Comedic high art. Readers who enjoy the sly observations of Nora Ephron and the smart silliness of Woody Allen and Steve Martin should try Starting from Happy ." -- Booklist, "A poignant portrait of a long-term relationship, with all the disappointments and occasional triumphs that entails. A funny, sad and original take on the mating game." -- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
"A poignant portrait of a long-term relationship, with all the disappointments and occasional triumphs that entails. A funny, sad and original take on the mating game" ( Kirkus Reviews ). While waiting in line for apple pie at a party, Imogene Gilfeather, a lingerie designer who does not understand the reason for romance, meets Wally Yez, a scientist. Imogene is told that Wally is the perfect guy. ("Perfect," she replies, "is not my type.") Unfazed by Imogene's indifference, Wally resolves to win her over. E-mails turn into late-night phone calls; one date turns into two and then more. Wally is certain he and Imogene are meant for each other. (They both use mechanical pencils Neither has had mumps ) But convincing his beloved is another matter. In defiance of the odds, or the gods, or perhaps just Imogene's qualms, Wally and Imogene become a pair. Will Imogene indulge Wally's longing for children? Can they possibly end as happily as they've begun? Starting from Happy is a winning and sophisticated look at a rather zany couple as they come of age, and then just age--by one of the finest comic writers of our time., "A poignant portrait of a long-term relationship, with all the disappointments and occasional triumphs that entails. A funny, sad and original take on the mating game" ( Kirkus Reviews ). While waiting in line for apple pie at a party, Imogene Gilfeather, a lingerie designer who does not understand the reason for romance, meets Wally Yez, a scientist. Imogene is told that Wally is the perfect guy. ("Perfect," she replies, "is not my type.") Unfazed by Imogene's indifference, Wally resolves to win her over. E-mails turn into late-night phone calls; one date turns into two and then more. Wally is certain he and Imogene are meant for each other. (They both use mechanical pencils! Neither has had mumps!) But convincing his beloved is another matter. In defiance of the odds, or the gods, or perhaps just Imogene's qualms, Wally and Imogene become a pair. Will Imogene indulge Wally's longing for children? Can they possibly end as happily as they've begun? Starting from Happy is a winning and sophisticated look at a rather zany couple as they come of age, and then just age--by one of the finest comic writers of our time.
LC Classification Number
PS3563.A756S73 2011

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