The Thief of Time by Boyne, John
by Boyne, John | HC | VeryGood
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780312354800
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312354800
ISBN-13
9780312354800
eBay Product ID (ePID)
56972790
Product Key Features
Book Title
Thief of Time
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Historical, Fantasy / Historical
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
20.9 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-051069
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
British Praise for The Thief of Time "Extraordinary.… The various strands of the story are resolved with a stylish twist and genuine warmth." -- The Sunday Express "A delightful epic, filled with twists and treachery, and vividly told." -- The Herald "A minor masterpiece of organisation and historical sampling." -- Time Out "Boyne is a skilful storyteller… The novel is superbly constructed." -- Sunday Tribune Praise for Crippen "Wondrous to read." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Boyne provides plenty of thrills, chills, ironies and surprises." -- The Washington Post "An addictive tale." -- People "His characters are wonderfully memorable and engaging." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Boyne is to be commended for his ability to alternate between Wodehousian humor and Edwardian noir." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), British Praise forThe Thief of Time "Extraordinary.… The various strands of the story are resolved with a stylish twist and genuine warmth." --The Sunday Express "A delightful epic, filled with twists and treachery, and vividly told." --The Herald "A minor masterpiece of organisation and historical sampling." --Time Out "Boyne is a skilful storyteller… The novel is superbly constructed." --Sunday Tribune Praise forCrippen "Wondrous to read." --PhiladelphiaInquirer "Boyne provides plenty of thrills, chills, ironies and surprises." --TheWashingtonPost "An addictive tale." --People "His characters are wonderfully memorable and engaging." --Library Journal(starred review) "Boyne is to be commended for his ability to alternate between Wodehousian humor and Edwardian noir." --Publishers Weekly(starred review), British Praise for The Thief of Time "Extraordinary.... The various strands of the story are resolved with a stylish twist and genuine warmth." -- The Sunday Express "A delightful epic, filled with twists and treachery, and vividly told." -- The Herald "A minor masterpiece of organisation and historical sampling." -- Time Out "Boyne is a skilful storyteller... The novel is superbly constructed." -- Sunday Tribune Praise for Crippen "Wondrous to read." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Boyne provides plenty of thrills, chills, ironies and surprises." -- The Washington Post "An addictive tale." -- People "His characters are wonderfully memorable and engaging." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Boyne is to be commended for his ability to alternate between Wodehousian humor and Edwardian noir." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), British Praise forThe Thief of Time "Extraordinary.Â'¦ The various strands of the story are resolved with a stylish twist and genuine warmth." --The Sunday Express "A delightful epic, filled with twists and treachery, and vividly told." --The Herald "A minor masterpiece of organisation and historical sampling." --Time Out "Boyne is a skilful storytellerÂ'¦ The novel is superbly constructed." --Sunday Tribune Praise forCrippen "Wondrous to read." --PhiladelphiaInquirer "Boyne provides plenty of thrills, chills, ironies and surprises." --TheWashingtonPost Â"An addictive tale.Â" --People "His characters are wonderfully memorable and engaging." --Library Journal(starred review) "Boyne is to be commended for his ability to alternate between Wodehousian humor and Edwardian noir." --Publishers Weekly(starred review), British Praise for The Thief of Time "Extraordinary.' The various strands of the story are resolved with a stylish twist and genuine warmth." -- The Sunday Express "A delightful epic, filled with twists and treachery, and vividly told." -- The Herald "A minor masterpiece of organisation and historical sampling." -- Time Out "Boyne is a skilful storyteller? The novel is superbly constructed." -- Sunday Tribune Praise for Crippen "Wondrous to read." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Boyne provides plenty of thrills, chills, ironies and surprises." -- The Washington Post "An addictive tale." -- People "His characters are wonderfully memorable and engaging." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Boyne is to be commended for his ability to alternate between Wodehousian humor and Edwardian noir." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
In this carefully crafted novel, Boyne juxtaposes history and the buzz of the modern world, weaving together portraits of 1920s Hollywood, the French Revolution, the Wall Street Crash, and other landmark events into one man's story of murder, love, and redemption., John Boyne has become internationally known for his acclaimed novels Crippen and the bestselling The Boy in the Striped Pajamas . Now, for the first time in the United States, comes the book that started the career of the author that the Irish Examiner calls "one of the best and original of the new generation of Irish writers." It is 1758 and Matthieu Zela is fleeing Paris after witnessing the murder of his mother and his stepfather's execution. Matthieu's life is characterized by one extraordinary fact: before the eighteenth century ends, he discovers that his body has stopped ageing. At the end of the twentieth century and the ripe old age of 256 he is suddenly forced to answer an uncomfortable question: what is the worth of immortality without love? In this carefully crafted novel, John Boyne juxtaposes history and the buzz of the modern world, weaving together portraits of 1920s Hollywood, the Great Exhibition of 1851, the French Revolution, the Wall Street Crash, and other landmark events into one man's story of murder, love, and redemption., John Boyne has become internationally known for his acclaimed novels Crippen and the bestselling The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Now, for the first time in the United States, comes the book that started the career of the author that the Irish Examiner calls "one of the best and original of the new generation of Irish writers." It is 1758 and Matthieu Zela is fleeing Paris after witnessing the murder of his mother and his stepfather's execution. Matthieu's life is characterized by one extraordinary fact: before the eighteenth century ends, he discovers that his body has stopped ageing. At the end of the twentieth century and the ripe old age of 256 he is suddenly forced to answer an uncomfortable question: what is the worth of immortality without love? In this carefully crafted novel, John Boyne juxtaposes history and the buzz of the modern world, weaving together portraits of 1920s Hollywood, the Great Exhibition of 1851, the French Revolution, the Wall Street Crash, and other landmark events into one man's story of murder, love, and redemption. John Boyne has become internationally known for his acclaimed novels Crippen and the bestselling The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Now, for the first time in the United States, comes the book that started the career of the author that the Irish Examiner calls "one of the best and original of the new generation of Irish writers." It is 1758 and Matthieu Zela is fleeing Paris after witnessing the murder of his mother and his stepfather's execution. Matthieu's life is characterized by one extraordinary fact: before the eighteenth century ends, he discovers that his body has stopped ageing. At the end of the twentieth century and the ripe old age of 256 he is suddenly forced to answer an uncomfortable question: what is the worth of immortality without love? In this carefully crafted novel, John Boyne juxtaposes history and the buzz of the modern world, weaving together portraits of 1920s Hollywood, the Great Exhibition of 1851, the French Revolution, the Wall Street Crash, and other landmark events into one man's story of murder, love, and redemption.
LC Classification Number
PR6102.O96T48 2006
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