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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Publication Name
- New York Review of Books, Incorporated, The
- ISBN
- 9781590173350
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
New York Review of Books, Incorporated, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
159017335X
ISBN-13
9781590173350
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038797823
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wish Her Safe at Home
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Psychological, Contemporary Women, General, Literary
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.8 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-036316
Reviews
"The inheritance of a mansion in Bristol sparks Stephen Benatar's rediscovered classic Wish Her Safe at Home, in which a cheerfully unbalanced young striver finds her energetic efforts to embrace the finer things in life (and seduce the vicar) thwarted."--Vogue "This is a most original and surprising novel, and one difficult to forget: it stays in the mind." Dorris Lessing; "I truly loved this book such a marvelous work" Emma Thompson; "A masterpiece, matchlessly clever & wholly original."--John Carey. The story is simple, the implications are complex. Rachel is one of the great English female characters. . . . She is Scarlett O'Hara, Blanche DuBois, Snow White and Miss Havisham all rolled into one. S.J. Newman,The Times Literary Supplement; A truly remarkable novel, unique and of a world all its own, the best work I've read for a long time. . . . I took it slowly, so many pages a day. I'm never one to spoil enjoyment when into something so extraordinary. Alan Sillitoe Benatar brilliantly imagines himself into a tragically compassionate mind for which wild fancy is the only, and proper, antidote to despair.The Guardian "A neglected masterpiece"; "Brilliant"; Joan Bakewell, The Times(London) "This horrifying exploration of madness at least deserves to be called a cult classic."; The Independent "A remarkably odd and chilling story.; The Observer(London) "There is something about Rachel Waring, something which is instantly apparent when you read the book, that makes the reader care deeply for her; Wish her Safe at Home is spooky, odd and brilliant."; Camden New Journal; The atmosphere of encroaching cobwebs, decreasing funds and withering reality is well do≠a nice grey sense of eccentricity shading into madness.;The Guardian(London); Rachel's impact on the world is only glimpsed in snatches, but they're enough to suggest that her self-view is woefully at odds with society at large. It's a brilliantly clever technique, with an impact particularly unsettling for those who choose to live alone. The Observer(London), This wonderful tale of eccentricity follows the transformation of dreary office worker Rachel Waring when she inherits a luxorious Georgian mansion. As her hold on reality gradually loosens the neighbours are left questioning her sanity., "The inheritance of a mansion in Bristol sparks Stephen Benatar's rediscovered classicWish Her Safe at Home, in which a cheerfully unbalanced young striver finds her energetic efforts to embrace the finer things in life (and seduce the vicar) thwarted."--Vogue "This is a most original and surprising novel, and one difficult to forget: it stays in the mind." Dorris Lessing "I truly loved this book…such a marvelous work…" Emma Thompson "A masterpiece…matchlessly clever…wholly original." --John Carey "With this marvelous book, character and poetry return to the English novel…Rachel is one of the great female characters, like the Wife of Bath or Flora Finching: both an individual and a species." Times Literary Supplement(London) "Benatar brilliantly imagines himself into a tragically compassionate mind for which wild fancy is the only, and proper, antidote to despair." The Guardian(London) "A neglected masterpiece…Brilliant…" Joan Bakewell,The Times(London) "This horrifying exploration of madness at least deserves to be called a cult classic." The Independent "A remarkably odd and chilling story." The Observer(London) "There is something about Rachel Waring-something which is instantly apparent when you read the book-that makes the reader care deeply for her…Wish her Safe at Homeis spooky, odd and brilliant." Camden New Journal "The atmosphere of encroaching cobwebs, decreasing funds and withering reality is well done…a nice grey sense of eccentricity shading into madness." The Guardian(London) "Rachel's impact on the world is only glimpsed in snatches, but they're enough to suggest that her self-view is woefully at odds with society at large. It's a brilliantly clever technique, with an impact particularly unsettling for those who choose to live alone." The Observer(London), "The inheritance of a mansion in Bristol sparks Stephen Benatar's rediscovered classic Wish Her Safe at Home , in which a cheerfully unbalanced young striver finds her energetic efforts to embrace the finer things in life (and seduce the vicar) thwarted." --Vogue "This is a most original and surprising novel, and one difficult to forget: it stays in the mind." Dorris Lessing "I truly loved this book…such a marvelous work…" Emma Thompson "A masterpiece…matchlessly clever…wholly original." --John Carey "The story is simple, the implications are complex. Rachel is one of the great English female characters. . . . She is Scarlett O'Hara, Blanche DuBois, Snow White and Miss Havisham all rolled into one." -S.J. Newman, The Times Literary Supplement "A truly remarkable novel, unique and of a world all its own, the best work I've read for a long time. . . . I took it slowly, so many pages a day. I'm never one to spoil enjoyment when into something so extraordinary." -Alan Sillitoe "Benatar brilliantly imagines himself into a tragically compassionate mind for which wild fancy is the only, and proper, antidote to despair." - The Guardian "A neglected masterpiece…Brilliant…" Joan Bakewell, The Times (London) "This horrifying exploration of madness at least deserves to be called a cult classic." The Independent "A remarkably odd and chilling story." The Observer (London) "There is something about Rachel Waring-something which is instantly apparent when you read the book-that makes the reader care deeply for her… Wish her Safe at Home is spooky, odd and brilliant." Camden New Journal "The atmosphere of encroaching cobwebs, decreasing funds and withering reality is well done…a nice grey sense of eccentricity shading into madness." The Guardian (London) "Rachel's impact on the world is only glimpsed in snatches, but they're enough to suggest that her self-view is woefully at odds with society at large. It's a brilliantly clever technique, with an impact particularly unsettling for those who choose to live alone." The Observer (London) "This is one of those satisfying stories that is told in the first person by one who does not understand the import of what she's revealingvery much like Molly Keane's 'Good Behavior,' in fact. Rachel goes entirely mad, but in a way that perfectly reveals a grim world of predatory intent and callousness all around her. It is a black comedy, exuberantly grotesque, but sad and poignant as well." Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe, "This is a most original and surprising novel, and one difficult to forget: it stays in the mind." Dorris Lessing "I truly loved this book…such a marvelous work…" Emma Thompson "A masterpiece…matchlessly clever…wholly original." --John Carey "With this marvelous book, character and poetry return to the English novel…Rachel is one of the great female characters, like the Wife of Bath or Flora Finching: both an individual and a species." Times Literary Supplement(London) "Benatar brilliantly imagines himself into a tragically compassionate mind for which wild fancy is the only, and proper, antidote to despair." The Guardian(London) "A neglected masterpiece…Brilliant…" Joan Bakewell,The Times(London) "This horrifying exploration of madness at least deserves to be called a cult classic." The Independent "A remarkably odd and chilling story." The Observer(London) "There is something about Rachel Waring-something which is instantly apparent when you read the book-that makes the reader care deeply for her…Wish her Safe at Homeis spooky, odd and brilliant." Camden New Journal "The atmosphere of encroaching cobwebs, decreasing funds and withering reality is well done…a nice grey sense of eccentricity shading into madness." The Guardian(London) "Rachel's impact on the world is only glimpsed in snatches, but they're enough to suggest that her self-view is woefully at odds with society at large. It's a brilliantly clever technique, with an impact particularly unsettling for those who choose to live alone." The Observer(London)
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
FIC
Synopsis
Rachel Waring is deliriously happy. Out of nowhere, a great-aunt leaves her a Georgian mansion in another city--and she sheds her old life without delay. Gone is her dull administrative job, her mousy wardrobe, her downer of a roommate. She will live as a woman of leisure, devoted to beauty, creativity, expression, and love. Once installed in her new quarters, Rachel plants a garden, takes up writing, and impresses everyone she meets with her extraordinary optimism. But as Rachel sings and jokes the days away, her new neighbors begin to wonder if she might be taking her transformation just a bit too far. In Wish Her Safe at Home , Stephen Benatar finds humor and horror in the shifting region between elation and mania. His heroine could be the next-door neighbor of the Beales of Grey Gardens or a sister to Jane Gardam's oddball protagonists, but she has an ebullient charm all her own.
LC Classification Number
PR6052.E449W5 2010
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- e***g (58)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent prices on used books in great condition. Shipped out quickly. Product condition is accurate to rating in listing. Thanks! NOTE: For this particular book (I ordered several), it came in a soft cover rather than hard cover as the listing stated. I contacted the seller and they responded promptly. They agreed that it was a listing error and provided me with a full refund for this book (without return required) proving they are both a responsible and trustworthy seller.
- 0***1 (1563)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis book arrived within the time period given and was in the 'very good' condition described. Unfortunately, only being packaged in a plastic bag to traverse the Atlantic meant that all four corners got a battering (I would be happy to pay bit more in future for a bit of cardboard support in packaging) but all in all, the price was good and overall service for books that are difficult to get over here, I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend this seller. Will buy again from them.