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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... pulled the covers tightly over her head . Lois stepped back to the door and realized she was hold- ing her breath ... pulling the door shut . This she managed . Her heart was thumping hard with tiredness and uselessness and she clumped ...
... pulled the covers tightly over her head . Lois stepped back to the door and realized she was hold- ing her breath ... pulling the door shut . This she managed . Her heart was thumping hard with tiredness and uselessness and she clumped ...
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... pulled the sheet up to their necks . Within a couple of minutes they were both almost there , together , when there came a noise from Martin's bed . " Mum , " he said sleepily , and flicked his lamp on . " Mum , I'm thirsty . " Max ...
... pulled the sheet up to their necks . Within a couple of minutes they were both almost there , together , when there came a noise from Martin's bed . " Mum , " he said sleepily , and flicked his lamp on . " Mum , I'm thirsty . " Max ...
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Stories Helen Simpson. ear , but he pulled away and turned his back on her . She didn't blame him . Their third day's adventure was planned by Max . They were going to cross the strand and explore the hermit's island . Today the tide was ...
Stories Helen Simpson. ear , but he pulled away and turned his back on her . She didn't blame him . Their third day's adventure was planned by Max . They were going to cross the strand and explore the hermit's island . Today the tide was ...
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