God On The Rocks: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize (Abacus Books)

By: Jane Gardam

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Synopsis: 'A meticulously observed modern classic' IndependentDuring one glorious summer between the wars, the realities of life and the sexual ritual dance of the adult world creep into the life of young Margaret Marsh. Her father, preaching the doctrine of the unsavoury Primal Saints; her mother, bitterly nostalgic for what might have been; Charles and Binkie, anchored in the past and a game of words; dying Mrs Frayling and Lydia the maid, given to the vulgar enjoyment of life; all contribute to Margaret's shattering moment of truth. And when the storm breaks, it is not only God who is on the rocks as the summer hurtles towards drama, tragedy, and a touch of farce.'Tantalising, funny, sharp' Daily Telegraph'So charming a novel that you don't want to give away a single one of the many twists of its plot' New York Times'Jane Gardam has a spectacular gift' Times Literary Supplement'Exact, piquant and comical' Observer

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780349146386
Related ISBNs:: 9780349121499
Publisher:: Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Date of Addition:: 06/29/23
Copyrighted By:: Jane Gardam
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Religion and Spirituality, Humor
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.