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Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks (paperback)

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Condition
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Type
Novel
ISBN
9780142001431
Book Title
Year of Wonders : a Novel
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Item Length
7.7 in
Publication Year
2002
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Geraldine Brooks
Features
Reprint
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Family Life, Literary, Historical
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Width
5 in
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0142001430
ISBN-13
9780142001431
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2201622

Product Key Features

Book Title
Year of Wonders : a Novel
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Family Life, Literary, Historical
Features
Reprint
Genre
Fiction
Author
Geraldine Brooks
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-052757
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"The novel glitters . . . A deep imaginative engagement with how people are changed by catastrophe." --The New Yorker " Year of Wonders is a vividly imagined and strangely consoling tale of hope in a time of despair." --O, The Oprah Magazine "Brooks proves a gifted storyteller as she subtly reveals how ignorance, hatred and mistrust can be as deadly as any virus. . . . Year of Wonders is itself a wonder." --People "A glimpse into the strangeness of history that simultaneously enables us to see a reflection of ourselves." —The New York Times Book Review "Elegant and engaging." —Arthur Golden "Year of Wonders has it all: strong characters, a trememdous sense of time and place, a clearly defined heroine and a dastardly villain." —The Denver Post, "The novel glitters . . . A deep imaginative engagement with how people are changed by catastrophe." - The New Yorker " Year of Wonders is a vividly imagined and strangely consoling tale of hope in a time of despair." - O, The Oprah Magazine "Brooks proves a gifted storyteller as she subtly reveals how ignorance, hatred and mistrust can be as deadly as any virus. . . . Year of Wonders is itself a wonder." - People "A glimpse into the strangeness of history that simultaneously enables us to see a reflection of ourselves." — The New York Times Book Review "Elegant and engaging." — Arthur Golden "Year of Wonders has it all: strong characters, a trememdous sense of time and place, a clearly defined heroine and a dastardly villain." — The Denver Post, "The novel glitters . . . A deep imaginative engagement with how people are changed by catastrophe." -- The New Yorker " Year of Wonders is a vividly imagined and strangely consoling tale of hope in a time of despair." -- O, The Oprah Magazine "Brooks proves a gifted storyteller as she subtly reveals how ignorance, hatred and mistrust can be as deadly as any virus. . . . Year of Wonders is itself a wonder." -- People "A glimpse into the strangeness of history that simultaneously enables us to see a reflection of ourselves." -- The New York Times Book Review "Elegant and engaging." -- Arthur Golden "Year of Wonders has it all: strong characters, a trememdous sense of time and place, a clearly defined heroine and a dastardly villain." -- The Denver Post, "The novel glitters . . . A deep imaginative engagement with how people are changed by catastrophe."  -- The New Yorker " Year of Wonders  is a vividly imagined and strangely consoling tale of hope in a time of despair."  -- O, The Oprah Magazine "Brooks proves a gifted storyteller as she subtly reveals how ignorance, hatred and mistrust can be as deadly as any virus. . . .  Year of Wonders  is itself a wonder."  -- People "A glimpse into the strangeness of history that simultaneously enables us to see a reflection of ourselves."  -- The New York Times Book Review "Elegant and engaging."  -- Arthur Golden "Year of Wonders has it all: strong characters, a trememdous sense of time and place, a clearly defined heroine and a dastardly villain."  -- The Denver Post, "The novel glitters . . . A deep imaginative engagement with how people are changed by catastrophe." - The New Yorker " Year of Wonders is a vividly imagined and strangely consoling tale of hope in a time of despair." - O, The Oprah Magazine "Brooks proves a gifted storyteller as she subtly reveals how ignorance, hatred and mistrust can be as deadly as any virus. . . . Year of Wonders is itself a wonder." - People "A glimpse into the strangeness of history that simultaneously enables us to see a reflection of ourselves." -- The New York Times Book Review "Elegant and engaging." -- Arthur Golden "Year of Wonders has it all: strong characters, a trememdous sense of time and place, a clearly defined heroine and a dastardly villain." -- The Denver Post
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Grade To
UP
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
An unforgettable tale of a brave young woman during the plague in 17th century England from the author The Secret Chord and of March , winner of the Pulitzer Prize. When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition. As death reaches into every household and villagers turn from prayers to murderous witch-hunting, Anna must find the strength to confront the disintegration of her community and the lure of illicit love. As she struggles to survive and grow, a year of catastrophe becomes instead annus mirabilis, a "year of wonders." Inspired by the true story of Eyam, a village in the rugged hill country of England, Year of Wonders is a richly detailed evocation of a singular moment in history. Written with stunning emotional intelligence and introducing "an inspiring heroine" ( The Wall Street Journal ), Brooks blends love and learning, loss and renewal into a spellbinding and unforgettable read., "Plague stories remind us that we cannot manage without community . . . Year of Wonders is a testament to that very notion." - The Washington Post An unforgettable tale, set in 17th century England, of a village that quarantines itself to arrest the spread of the plague, from the author The Secret Chord and of March , winner of the Pulitzer Prize When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition. As death reaches into every household and villagers turn from prayers to murderous witch-hunting, Anna must find the strength to confront the disintegration of her community and the lure of illicit love. As she struggles to survive and grow, a year of catastrophe becomes instead annus mirabilis, a "year of wonders." Inspired by the true story of Eyam, a village in the rugged hill country of England, Year of Wonders is a richly detailed evocation of a singular moment in history. Written with stunning emotional intelligence and introducing "an inspiring heroine" ( The Wall Street Journal ), Brooks blends love and learning, loss and renewal into a spellbinding and unforgettable read.
LC Classification Number
PR9619.3.B7153 Y4

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  • by anne0040_1
    18 Dec, 2015Top favourable review

    Hard Times

    The Black Plague was not kind to a small English community in the 1600s, but Anna continued to grapple with circumstances. She suffered physically and emotionally although she managed to escape the dreaded disease. Anna assisted many of her neighbors as she discovered the benefits of weeds and flowers as treatment for the ill. She seemed to be God-fearing through most of the book but disappointingly had a change of heart before the book closed.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mtwyouth

  • by 600words
    30 Mar, 2023Top critical review

    Ink Notations Throughout the Book--I Tosssed It.

    I was disappointed to see so many black-ink notations (Chinese characters?) above most words on virtually every page. They were very distracting, to the point that I tossed the book in recycling rather than trying to read it. Your description led me to believe any notations/highlighting/underlining would be "minimal." Not accurate at all.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: your_online_bookstore

  • by sharonstreasuretrove
    28 May, 2023

    Author is one of the best. Weaves a riveting tale based on extensive research of the subject matter. Highly recommend this and Horse.r.

    The item is exactly as portrayed. Dog ears from previous readers, but no other flaws.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: gently.loved.books

  • by jgar9904
    10 Sep, 2020

    True to life title

    It is well written, but becomes more dismal and somber as it moves along. By the end it becomes even morbid, and disturbingly unrealistic I'd rather read books that are on the lighter side, especially during this Pandemic. This book was recommended to me and I do believe the majority of people would enjoy reading it. I'm probably in the minority. It does move along and holds your interest. Good luck!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • by drfranyates
    03 Oct, 2019

    Never again

    The plague of 1666 is like no other and fortunately we are able to prevent such horrors from wiping out mankind. A must read. I have read it twice but a third reading is in the future.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: proactivebooks

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