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Getting a Life

By Helen Simpson

Getting a Life

By Helen Simpson

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Hilarious, dark, and thoroughly entertaining, Getting a Life proves Helen Simpson to be one of the finest observers of women on the edge. Set in and around contemporary London, these nine stories explore both the blisses and irritations of domestic life. An ambitious teenager vows never to settle for any of the adult lives she sees around her. Two old friends get tipsy at a small cafe and end up revealing more than they intended. In a boutique so exclusive that entrance requires a password, a frazzled careerwoman explores the anesthetizing effect of highly impractical clothing. And in the mesmerizing title story, a mother of three takes life one day at a time, while pushing the ominous question of whether she "wants to firmly to one side.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2002-06-01
Publication Date:
2002-06-11
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0375724974
ISBN13:
9780375724978
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
218 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
204 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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