Getting a Life: StoriesKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 11. 6. 2002. - 208 страница 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. |
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... Cassie . " In a manner of speaking , ” he replies . “ Yes . ” Cassie knows nine of her ten minutes are up , and decides not to use the last one trying to describe her recent feelings of intense foreboding . After all , he might feel he ...
... Cassie . " In a manner of speaking , ” he replies . “ Yes . ” Cassie knows nine of her ten minutes are up , and decides not to use the last one trying to describe her recent feelings of intense foreboding . After all , he might feel he ...
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... Cassie . " I live in terror . " " She draws her sunglasses out of her bag and puts them on , but this does not prevent Judith from noticing the tears in her eyes . " I'm a bit fed up , " explains Cassie . " The doctor says he can't do ...
... Cassie . " I live in terror . " " She draws her sunglasses out of her bag and puts them on , but this does not prevent Judith from noticing the tears in her eyes . " I'm a bit fed up , " explains Cassie . " The doctor says he can't do ...
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... Cassie obscurely , mournfully . She knows any- thing she says now is mere babbling into the wind . " Cheer up , Cassandra , " Terry chides . " It may never happen . ” Cassie looks over to where her boys are laughing and playing ...
... Cassie obscurely , mournfully . She knows any- thing she says now is mere babbling into the wind . " Cheer up , Cassandra , " Terry chides . " It may never happen . ” Cassie looks over to where her boys are laughing and playing ...
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