ISBN: 9780375708367 - monkeys (vintage contemporaries) (14 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Funny, wry, and profoundly moving" (San Francisco Chronicle), the "striking and original" (Chicago Tribune) first novel from the award-winning author of Evening explores the intricacies of family dynamics and the multifaceted effects of grief. "Not since J. D. Salinger has an American writer so feelingly evoked the special affections and loyalties that may develop among children in large families."--The New York Times Book Review The Vincents are a large and awkward New England family. Augustus Paine drinks too much; his wife, Rosie, a high-spirited Catholic, holds the family together, towing her seven "monkeys" to church, to boat races, and picnics in Maine. When she dies suddenly in an accident, they are left to cope.   Monkeys beautifully mines the children's tenderness for one another and their guardianship of what they salvage after tragedy has hit. In this time-honored story of American family life, Susan Minot again reveals her ability for illuminating the glances and gestures of affection and heartbreak.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Zustand: Good. 1st Vintage Contemporaries ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st Vintage Contemporaries ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. 2000. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 159 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Funny, wry, and profoundly moving" (San Francisco Chronicle), the "striking and original" (Chicago Tribune) first novel from the award-winning author of Evening explores the intricacies of family dynamics and the multifaceted effects of grief. "Not since J. D. Salinger has an American writer so feelingly evoked the special affections and loyalties that may develop among children in large families."The New York Times Book ReviewThe Vincents are a large and awkward New England family. Augustus Paine drinks too much; his wife, Rosie, a high-spirited Catholic, holds the family together, towing her seven "monkeys" to church, to boat races, and picnics in Maine. When she dies suddenly in an accident, they are left to cope.Monkeys beautifully mines the children's tenderness for one another and their guardianship of what they salvage after tragedy has hit. In this time-honored story of American family life, Susan Minot again reveals her ability for illuminating the glances and gestures of affection and heartbreak.…

Zustand: New. Susan Minot is an award-winning novelist, short-story writer, poet, and screenwriter. Her first novel, Monkeys, was published in a dozen countries and won the Prix Femina &Eacutetranger in France. Her novel Evening was a worldwide best.