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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... Lois , raising her glass . “ Safe from the demon drink . ” " Red wine is good for you , " said Holly as she glugged away . " Although it has to be at least four units a day before there's any effect on the bad - cholesterol lipoproteins ...
... Lois , raising her glass . “ Safe from the demon drink . ” " Red wine is good for you , " said Holly as she glugged away . " Although it has to be at least four units a day before there's any effect on the bad - cholesterol lipoproteins ...
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... Lois privately called Polonius - speak . " What do you think ? " asked Holly at last , staring at her with a certain loss of focus . " I'm on the side of love and happiness , ” said Lois tactfully . " So how's William these days ...
... Lois privately called Polonius - speak . " What do you think ? " asked Holly at last , staring at her with a certain loss of focus . " I'm on the side of love and happiness , ” said Lois tactfully . " So how's William these days ...
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... Lois . " I am , " she said grimly , helping haul the woman back on . Her black tights had split into a web of white holes and wet red knees . " Shorry , darling , " the woman slurred , and slumped against her on the seat and fell asleep ...
... Lois . " I am , " she said grimly , helping haul the woman back on . Her black tights had split into a web of white holes and wet red knees . " Shorry , darling , " the woman slurred , and slumped against her on the seat and fell asleep ...
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