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ISBN-10
0316036110
Publication Name
Back Bay Books
Type
Paperback
ISBN
9780316036115
Book Title
Cradle : a Novel
Item Length
8.2in
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Publication Year
2010
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6in
Author
Patrick Somerville
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Family Life, General, Literary
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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From a writer and producer of HBO's hit apocalyptic drama series The Leftovers , comes a remarkable tale of devotion, marriage, and parenthood. Early one summer morning, Matthew Bishop kisses his still-sleeping wife Marissa, gets dressed and eases his truck through Milwaukee, bound for the highway. His wife, pregnant with their first child, has asked him to find the antique cradle taken years before by her mother Caroline when she abandoned Marissa, never to contact her daughter again. Soon to be a mother herself, Marissa now dreams of nothing else but bringing her baby home to the cradle she herself slept in. His wife does not know -- does not want to know -- where her mother lives, but Matt has an address for Caroline's sister nearby and with any luck, he will be home in time for dinner. Only as Matt tries to track down his wife's mother, he discovers that Caroline, upon leaving Marissa, has led a life increasingly plagued by impulse and irrationality, a mysterious life that grows more inexplicable with each new lead Matt gains, and door he enters. As hours turn into days and Caroline's trail takes Matt from Wisconsin to Minnesota, Illinois, and beyond in search of the cradle, Matt makes a discovery that will forever change Marissa's life, and faces a decision that will challenge everything he has ever known. Elegant and astonishing, Patrick Somerville tells the story of one man's journey into the heart of marriage, parenthood, and what it means to be a family. Confirming the arrival of an exuberantly talented new writer, THE CRADLE is an uniquely imaginative debut novel that radiates with wisdom and wonder.

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Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316036110
ISBN-13
9780316036115
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Book Title
Cradle : a Novel
Author
Patrick Somerville
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Family Life, General, Literary
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz

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Ps3619.O45
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A lean, movingtale.... THE CRADLE emerges swift and cinematic, an epic story told in a series ofartfully curated, wonderfully renderedscenes...As a writer, I'm still wondering how Somerville created thisexquisitely complex storyon a small canvas.  As a reader, I'm glad he did., "With highly charged lyricism and dramatic concision , Somerville gracefully illuminates what children need, all that war demands, and how amends are made and sorrows are woven into the intricate tapestry of life."-- Booklist, The stories alternate chapters and eventually come together in this satisfyingly sweet tale of love, commitment, and self-discovery . First novelist Somerville keeps us engaged in this slim novel from the outset. Though readers might guess the connections, they will want to see how the author provides the perfect denouement ., This slim and rather unusual road novel is very satisfying. . . . because [Somerville] manages to somehow pack a pretty epic family story into such a concentrated punch of a book, THE CRADLE is the kind of novel you can read in a single sitting on a rainy spring Sunday., This slim and rather unusual road novel is very satisfying . . . . because [Somerville] manages to somehow pack a pretty epic family story into such a concentrated punch of a book, THE CRADLE is the kind of novel you can read in a single sitting on a rainy spring Sunday., The link between the characters...is uncovered with a slow grace . But the story's real centerpiece is Matt's rapport with Joe. Their spare conversation is beautifully written , with lines of painstaking clarity . The weight of what Matt is doing-speaking, in a way, to his younger self-manages gravity while dodging self-seriousness, a particular gift in a debut novel ., [Matt's] search, in Patrick Somerville'sbrilliant(and short!)debut novelisheartfelt, yes, but full of wild turns., "There I am, minding my own business, and from out of nowhere comes this crazy perfect thing . The Cradle is a miniature American odyssey that you love for its simplicity, until you realize it isn't simple at all, and then you love it even more. Somerville is a rookie who writes like a veteran, and by the time he's a veteran, he'll be writing like a God ."-- J. Robert Lennon , author of Castle and The Light of Falling Stars, There is a yearning within Patrick Somerville's writing that is undeniable . What starts here as page-turner in the end becomes a story of redemption and rebirth. The Cradle is a stirring debut that will leave you wanting more., I read Patrick Somerville's debut novel, The Cradle, in one sitting--I couldn't put it down. What begins as a man's whimsical quest to recover an antique cradle for his wife becomes a wild road trip where the past keeps pace with the present and the moral stakes become almost unbearably high. The novel's protagonist, Matt, is rendered with such intelligence, humor, and emotional acuity that I feel like I know myself better for having met him. This is an unforgettable meditation on what it means to be a parent, a child, and part of a family., With highly charged lyricism and dramatic concision , Somerville gracefully illuminates what children need, all that war demands, and how amends are made and sorrows are woven into the intricate tapestry of life., A surprisingly tender novel ...What matters are Somerville's characters, rendered with such warm appreciation of their complexity and resilience that, although he declines to predict their future, we have every reason to hope they will continue making slow, tentative progress toward healing the wounds of the past., Alovely, finely wrought tale of unlikely redemption. In prose that floats so lightly as to seem effortless, Somerville takes the reader on unlikely journeys that results in unexpected consequences.... THE CRADLE is a slim volume, with prose that slides down easily - so easily that the emotions it explores can sneak up on the reader...The final pages of the novel are surprisingly satisfying and right. Somerville has many gifts, not the least of which is the ability to sketch his characters with firm strokes that leave no doubt as to their distinct and varied humanity. The resulting work is nothing short of a surprising treat., "A lovely, finely wrought tale of unlikely redemption . In prose that floats so lightly as to seem effortless, Somerville takes the reader on unlikely journeys that results in unexpected consequences.... THE CRADLE is a slim volume, with prose that slides down easily - so easily that the emotions it explores can sneak up on the reader...The final pages of the novel are surprisingly satisfying and right. Somerville has many gifts , not the least of which is the ability to sketch his characters with firm strokes that leave no doubt as to their distinct and varied humanity. The resulting work is nothing short of a surprising treat ."-- Robin Vidimos , Denver Post, This meditative novel dignifies small gestures, which bring to life thecompelling characters. A bonus is the fresh regional sensibility the author brings to Matt's road trip through theNorthern Middle Weststates.Fresh turf for American fiction from a talented young writer., There I am, minding my own business, and from out of nowhere comes this crazy perfect thing . The Cradle is a miniature American odyssey thatyou love for its simplicity, until you realize it isn't simple at all,and then you love it even more. Somerville is a rookie who writes likea veteran, and by the time he's a veteran, he'll be writing like a God ., A lovely, finely wrought tale of unlikely redemption. In prose that floats so lightly as to seem effortless, Somerville takes the reader on unlikely journeys that results in unexpected consequences.... THE CRADLE is a slim volume, with prose that slides down easily - so easily that the emotions it explores can sneak up on the reader...The final pages of the novel are surprisingly satisfying and right.Somerville has many gifts, not the least of which is the ability to sketch his characters with firm strokes that leave no doubt as to their distinct and varied humanity.The resulting work is nothing short of a surprising treat., [Matt's] search, in Patrick Somerville's brilliant (and short!) debut novel is heartfelt , yes, but full of wild turns., The Cradle is a story of family and the connections across time that define our lives in secret and surprising ways. It is a vivid story of renewal and a new beginning. Patrick Somerville is a storyteller you will not forget. The Cradle gives me new confidence in the future of American fiction ., This slim and rather unusual road novel isvery satisfying. . . . because [Somerville] manages to somehow pack a pretty epic family story into such a concentrated punch of a book, THE CRADLE is the kind of novel you canread in a single sittingon a rainy spring Sunday., This meditative novel dignifies small gestures, which bring to life the compelling characters . A bonus is the fresh regional sensibility the author brings to Matt's road trip through the Northern Middle West states. Fresh turf for American fiction from a talented young writer ., This meditative novel dignifies small gestures, which bring to life the compelling characters. A bonus is the fresh regional sensibility the author brings to Matt's road trip through the Northern Middle West states. Fresh turf for American fiction from a talented young writer., "A surprisingly tender novel ...What matters are Somerville's characters, rendered with such warm appreciation of their complexity and resilience that, although he declines to predict their future, we have every reason to hope they will continue making slow, tentative progress toward healing the wounds of the past."-- Wendy Smith , Chicago Tribune, There is ayearningwithin Patrick Somerville's writing that isundeniable.  What starts here as page-turner in the end becomes a story of redemption and rebirth. The Cradleis astirring debutthat will leave you wanting more., " A heartwarming debut ...a fast-paced, compassionate, moral book. . . . the author succeeds beautifully in describing Matt's journey, which is both a harrowing road adventure and a journey of self-discovery."-- Anthony Bukowski , Minneapolis Star-Tribune, " I read Patrick Somerville's debut novel, The Cradle , in one sitting--I couldn't put it down . What begins as a man's whimsical quest to recover an antique cradle for his wife becomes a wild road trip where the past keeps pace with the present and the moral stakes become almost unbearably high. The novel's protagonist, Matt, is rendered with such intelligence, humor, and emotional acuity that I feel like I know myself better for having met him. This is an unforgettable meditation on what it means to be a parent, a child, and part of a family."-- Karen Russell , author of St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves, [A] spare, elegant first novel ...Somerville's themes of a broader sense of interconnectivity and the resultant miracles of everyday existence retain their strength and affirm the value of forming and keeping families ., " Poignant and funny ...a well-wrought, often comical exploration of contemporary fatherhood."-- Joseph Peschel , St. Louis Post-Dispatch, A heartwarming debut...a fast-paced, compassionate, moral book. . . . the author succeeds beautifully in describing Matt's journey, which is both a harrowing road adventure and a journey of self-discovery., There I am, minding my own business, and from out of nowhere comes this crazy perfect thing . The Cradle is a miniature American odyssey that you love for its simplicity, until you realize it isn't simple at all, and then you love it even more. Somerville is a rookie who writes like a veteran, and by the time he's a veteran, he'll be writing like a God ., "A lean, moving tale.... THE CRADLE emerges swift and cinematic, an epic story told in a series of artfully curated, wonderfully rendered scenes...As a writer, I'm still wondering how Somerville created this exquisitely complex story on a small canvas. As a reader, I'm glad he did."-- Dean Bakopoulos , New York Times Book Review, [A] lean, moving tale...'The Cradle' emerges swift and cinematic, an epic story told in a series of artfully curated, wonderfully rendered scenes...As a writer, I'm still wondering how Somerville created this exquisitely complex story on a small canvas. As a reader, I'm glad he did., "Like a magic trick, The Cradle will make you blink, chew your lip, try to figure out how he did it, how in the world Patrick Somerville managed to sneak this big, beautiful story of familial love into such a slender novel--a saga writ small, swiftly paced, intricately structured, precisely told ."-- Benjamin Percy , author of Refresh, Refresh and The Language of Elk, [A] surprisingly tender novel ...What matters are Somerville's characters, rendered with such warm appreciation of their complexity and resilience that, although he declines to predict their future, we have every reason to hope they will continue making slow, tentative progress toward healing the wounds of the past., The stories alternate chapters and eventually come together in this satisfyingly sweet tale of love, commitment, and self-discovery. First novelist Somerville keeps us engaged in this slim novel from the outset. Though readers might guess the connections, they will want to see how the author provides the perfect denouement., "[A] spare, elegant first novel ...Somerville's themes of a broader sense of interconnectivity and the resultant miracles of everyday existence retain their strength and affirm the value of forming and keeping families ."-- Publishers Weekly, The link between the characters...is uncovered with a slow grace. But the story's real centerpiece is Matt's rapport with Joe. Their spare conversation is beautifully written, with lines of painstaking clarity. The weight of what Matt is doing-speaking, in a way, to his younger self-manages gravity while dodging self-seriousness, a particular gift in a debut novel., A heartwarming debut ...a fast-paced, compassionate, moral book. . . . the author succeeds beautifully in describing Matt's journey, which is both a harrowing road adventure and a journey of self-discovery., A surprisingly tender novel...What matters are Somerville's characters,rendered with such warm appreciation of their complexity and resiliencethat, although he declines to predict their future, we have every reason to hope they will continue making slow, tentative progress toward healing the wounds of the past., A magical debut novel...A deeply gratifying modern fable ...with the light, graceful touch that makes Mr. Somerville someone to watch . ..As a small novel with unexpectedly wide range, THE CRADLE mixes the profound emotional pull of parent-child connections with comically eccentric touches., Like a magic trick, The Cradle will make you blink, chew your lip, try to figure out how he did it, how in the world Patrick Somerville managed to sneak this big, beautiful story of familial love into such a slender novel--a saga writ small, swiftly paced, intricately structured, precisely told ., I read Patrick Somerville's debut novel,The Cradle, in one sitting--I couldn't put it down . What begins as a man's whimsical quest to recover an antique cradle for his wife becomes a wild road trip where the past keeps pace with the present and the moral stakes become almost unbearably high. The novel's protagonist, Matt, is rendered with such intelligence, humor, and emotional acuity that I feel like I know myself better for having met him. This is an unforgettable meditation on what it means to be a parent, a child, and part of a family., "There is a yearning within Patrick Somerville's writing that is undeniable . What starts here as page-turner in the end becomes a story of redemption and rebirth. The Cradle is a stirring debut that will leave you wanting more."-- Oscar Casares , author of Amigoland and Brownsville, " The Cradle is a story of family and the connections across time that define our lives in secret and surprising ways. It is a vivid story of renewal and a new beginning. Patrick Somerville is a storyteller you will not forget. The Cradle gives me new confidence in the future of American fiction ."-- Robert Morgan , New York Times bestselling author of Gap Creek, There I am, minding my own business, and from out of nowhere comes this crazy perfect thing. The Cradleis a miniature American odyssey that you love for its simplicity, until you realize it isn't simple at all, and then you love it even more. Somerville is a rookie who writes like a veteran, and by the time he's a veteran, he'll be writing like a God., A lean, moving tale.... THE CRADLE emerges swift and cinematic, an epic story told in a series of artfully curated, wonderfully rendered scenes...As a writer, I'm still wondering how Somerville created this exquisitely complex story on a small canvas. As a reader, I'm glad he did., This meditative novel dignifies small gestures, which bring to life the compelling characters . A bonus is the fresh regional sensibility the author brings to Matt's road trip through the Northern Middle West states.  Fresh turf for American fiction from a talented young writer ., Like a magic trick,The Cradlewill make you blink, chew your lip, try to figure out how he did it, how in the world Patrick Somerville managed to sneak this big, beautiful storyof familial love into such a slender novel--asaga writ small, swiftly paced, intricately structured, precisely told., [A] spare, elegant first novel... Somerville 's themes of a broader sense of interconnectivity and the resultant miracles of everyday existence retain their strength and affirm the value of forming and keeping families., The Cradle weaves together two tightly drawn tales of family history. One story moves forward, as an expectant father goes on a journey across America on a quest for a stolen cradle. The other travels backward, while a middle-aged woman reminisces about her long-lost lover, who died in Vietnam. Slowly, these two narratives begin cross, until they are interlocked like fingers-two hands reaching for each other until, there it is-the connection. Patrick Somerville has given us a novel of great depth and feeling that explores love, manhood, sacrifice and the most important bond of all-parenthood ., A magical debutnovel...Adeeply gratifying modern fable...with thelight, graceful touchthat makes Mr. Somerville someone to watch. ..As a small novel with unexpectedly wide range, THE CRADLE mixes the profound emotional pull of parent-child connections with comically eccentric touches., "This slim and rather unusual road novel is very satisfying . . . . because [Somerville] manages to somehow pack a pretty epic family story into such a concentrated punch of a book, THE CRADLE is the kind of novel you can read in a single sitting on a rainy spring Sunday."-- Bobby Tanzillo , Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, "The stories alternate chapters and eventually come together in this satisfyingly sweet tale of love, commitment, and self-discovery . First novelist Somerville keeps us engaged in this slim novel from the outset. Though readers might guess the connections, they will want to see how the author provides the perfect denouement ."-- Library Journal, Like a magic trick, The Cradle will make you blink, chew your lip, try to figure out how he did it, how in theworldPatrick Somerville managed tosneak this big, beautiful story of familial loveintosuch aslender novel--a saga writ small, swiftly paced, intricately structured, preciselytold ., The Cradleweaves together two tightly drawn tales of family history. One story moves forward, as an expectant father goes on a journey across America on a quest for a stolen cradle. The other travels backward, while a middle-aged woman reminisces about her long-lost lover, who died in Vietnam. Slowly, these two narratives begin cross, until they are interlocked like fingers-two hands reaching for each other until, there it is-the connection. Patrick Somerville has given us a novel of great depth and feeling that explores love, manhood, sacrifice and the most important bond of all-parenthood., I read Patrick Somerville's debut novel, The Cradle, in one sitting--I couldn't put it down . What begins as a man's whimsical quest to recover an antique cradle for his wife becomes a wild road trip where the past keeps pace with the present and the moral stakes become almost unbearably high. The novel's protagonist, Matt, is rendered with such intelligence, humor, and emotional acuity that I feel like I know myself better for having met him. This is an unforgettable meditation on what it means to be a parent, a child, and part of a family., "[Matt's] search, in Patrick Somerville's brilliant (and short!) debut novel is heartfelt , yes, but full of wild turns."-- David Daley , Louisville Courier-Journal, [Matt's] search, in Patrick Somerville's brilliant (and short!) debut novel is heartfelt, yes, but full of wild turns., "A magical debut novel...A deeply gratifying modern fable ...with the light, graceful touch that makes Mr. Somerville someone to watch . ..As a small novel with unexpectedly wide range, THE CRADLE mixes the profound emotional pull of parent-child connections with comically eccentric touches."-- Janet Maslin , New York Times, A lovely, finely wrought tale of unlikely redemption. In prose that floats so lightly as to seem effortless, Somerville takes the reader on unlikely journeys that results in unexpected consequences.... THE CRADLE is a slim volume, with prose that slides down easily - so easily that the emotions it explores can sneak up on the reader...The final pages of the novel are surprisingly satisfying and right.Somerville has many gifts, not the least of which is the ability to sketch his characters with firm strokes that leave no doubt as to their distinct and varied humanity.The resulting work is nothing short of a surprising treat., "This meditative novel dignifies small gestures, which bring to life the compelling characters . A bonus is the fresh regional sensibility the author brings to Matt's road trip through the Northern Middle West states. Fresh turf for American fiction from a talented young writer ."-- Kirkus, " The Cradle weaves together two tightly drawn tales of family history. One story moves forward, as an expectant father goes on a journey across America on a quest for a stolen cradle. The other travels backward, while a middle-aged woman reminisces about her long-lost lover, who died in Vietnam. Slowly, these two narratives begin cross, until they are interlocked like fingers-two hands reaching for each other until, there it is-the connection. Patrick Somerville has given us a novel of great depth and feeling that explores love, manhood, sacrifice and the most important bond of all-parenthood ."-- Hannah Tinti , author of The Good Thief, The Cradleis a story of family and the connections across time that define our lives in secret and surprising ways. It is a vivid story of renewal and a new beginning. Patrick Somerville is a storyteller you will not forget. The Cradlegives me new confidence in the future of American fiction ., The Cradle is a story of family and the connections across time that define our lives in secret and surprising ways. It is a vivid story of renewal and a new beginning. Patrick Somerville is a storyteller you will not forget.  The Cradle gives me new confidence in the future of American fiction., "The link between the characters...is uncovered with a slow grace . But the story's real centerpiece is Matt's rapport with Joe. Their spare conversation is beautifully written , with lines of painstaking clarity . The weight of what Matt is doing-speaking, in a way, to his younger self-manages gravity while dodging self-seriousness, a particular gift in a debut novel ."-- Melissa Albert , Time Out Chicago, With highly charged lyricism and dramatic concision, Somerville gracefully illuminates what children need, all that war demands, and how amends are made and sorrows are woven into the intricate tapestry of life.
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2010
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