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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... door screaming at them all to do their music practice . She was always off out ; she made them do what she said by remote control . Her trouble was , she'd for- gotten how to relax . It was no wonder Dad was like he was . And everybody ...
... door screaming at them all to do their music practice . She was always off out ; she made them do what she said by remote control . Her trouble was , she'd for- gotten how to relax . It was no wonder Dad was like he was . And everybody ...
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... door for the woman to come out . “ All right , darling , " came the reply in conciliatory tones . “ All right . I'll get you something to eat , baby . Can I get you some- thing to eat ? " " But first of all you must come out , " begged ...
... door for the woman to come out . “ All right , darling , " came the reply in conciliatory tones . “ All right . I'll get you something to eat , baby . Can I get you some- thing to eat ? " " But first of all you must come out , " begged ...
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... door on his way up . Outside in the cold she felt safe again . She walked on for a while past kebab bars and minicab offices , then noticed a rip- roaring bevy of boys at the next pub and decided to turn off the main road . The side ...
... door on his way up . Outside in the cold she felt safe again . She walked on for a while past kebab bars and minicab offices , then noticed a rip- roaring bevy of boys at the next pub and decided to turn off the main road . The side ...
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