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Starting from Happy by Patricia Marx (2011, Hardcover)
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Located in: Scarsdale, New York, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9781439101285
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1439101280
ISBN-13
9781439101285
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99691257
Product Key Features
Book Title
Starting from Happy
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Romance / Contemporary, General, Humorous / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Library Binding
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
12.6 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-010774
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Stylish and sarcastic. Marx moves the story forward with infectious zeal and allows readers to revel in a quirky take on sex (and death) in the city." -- Publishers Weekly, "A funny boy-meets-girl novel in witty, quick bits that read like your best friend's best tweets." --O Magazine, "A funny boy-meets-girl novel in witty, quick bits that read like your best friend's best tweets." -- O Magazine, "A book that's moving and sweet. As the summer lopes toward its end, those looking for one last beach read could do a lot worse than to read this unexpectedly lovely book - in fact, one could hardly do better." -- Boston Globe, eoeStylish and sarcastic. Marx moves the story forward with infectious zeal and allows readers to revel in a quirky take on sex (and death) in the city.e -- Publishers Weekly, eoeA poignant portrait of a long-term relationship, with all the disappointments and occasional triumphs that entails. A funny, sad and original take on the mating game.e -- Kirkus Reviews, "A book that's moving and sweet. As the summer lopes toward its end, those looking for one last beach read could do a lot worse than to read this unexpectedly lovely book - in fact, one could hardly do better." -- Boston Globe, eoeA book thate(tm)s moving and sweet. As the summer lopes toward its end, those looking for one last beach read could do a lot worse than to read this unexpectedly lovely book - in fact, one could hardly do better.e -- Boston Globe, "Comedic high art. Readers who enjoy the sly observations of Nora Ephron and the smart silliness of Woody Allen and Steve Martin should try Starting from Happy ." -- Booklist, "A poignant portrait of a long-term relationship, with all the disappointments and occasional triumphs that entails. A funny, sad and original take on the mating game." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Stylish and sarcastic. Marx moves the story forward with infectious zeal and allows readers to revel in a quirky take on sex (and death) in the city." -- Publishers Weekly, "A poignant portrait of a long-term relationship, with all the disappointments and occasional triumphs that entails. A funny, sad and original take on the mating game." -- Kirkus Reviews, eoeA funny boy-meets-girl novel in witty, quick bits that read like your best friende(tm)s best tweets.e -- O Magazine, "Comedic high art. Readers who enjoy the sly observations of Nora Ephron and the smart silliness of Woody Allen and Steve Martin should try Starting from Happy ." -- Booklist, eoeComedic high art. Readers who enjoy the sly observations of Nora Ephron and the smart silliness of Woody Allen and Steve Martin should try Starting from Happy .e -- Booklist
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
While waiting in line for apple pie at a party, Imogene Gilfeather, a lingerie designer who does not understand the reason for romance, meets Wally Yez, a scientist whose business card says "An Answer for Everything." Imogene is told that Wally is the perfect guy. ("Perfect," she replies, "is not my type.") He is told that her company, Featherware, manufactures intimates ( that gets his attention). Unfazed by Imogene's indifference (who needs love when you have a career, friends, and an undemanding affair with a married man?), Wally resolves to win her over. E-mails turn into late-night phone calls; one date turns into two and then into more. Thus begins the most absurd and amusingly unbalanced relationship to grace the pages of a novel. Wally is certain he and Imogene are meant for each other (They both use mechanical pencils Neither has had mumps They are so alike ), but convincing his beloved is another matter. ("Do you know why it is I don't have pierced ears?" she asks. "Because it's too permanent.") In defiance of the odds, or the gods, or perhaps just Imogene's qualms, Wally and Imogene become a pair. They celebrate their anniversaries--the first time they touched each other on purpose, took public transportation together, saw the other with wet hair. But can they possibly end as happily as they've begun? ("Does he really have a cowlick? If yes, no bed will ever be big enough.") Made up of hundreds of chaplettes, clever illustrations, and darkly funny commentary on getting together and staying the course, Starting from Happy is a cunning and sophisticated send-up of coupledom that showcases one of the finest comic writers of our time., While waiting in line for apple pie at a party, Imogene Gilfeather, a lingerie designer who does not understand the reason for romance, meets Wally Yez, a scientist whose business card says "An Answer for Everything." Imogene is told that Wally is the perfect guy. ("Perfect," she replies, "is not my type.") He is told that her company, Featherware, manufactures intimates ( that gets his attention). Unfazed by Imogene's indifference (who needs love when you have a career, friends, and an undemanding affair with a married man?), Wally resolves to win her over. E-mails turn into late-night phone calls; one date turns into two and then into more. Thus begins the most absurd and amusingly unbalanced relationship to grace the pages of a novel. Wally is certain he and Imogene are meant for each other (They both use mechanical pencils! Neither has had mumps! They are so alike!), but convincing his beloved is another matter. ("Do you know why it is I don't have pierced ears?" she asks. "Because it's too permanent.") In defiance of the odds, or the gods, or perhaps just Imogene's qualms, Wally and Imogene become a pair. They celebrate their anniversaries-the first time they touched each other on purpose, took public transportation together, saw the other with wet hair. But can they possibly end as happily as they've begun? ("Does he really have a cowlick? If yes, no bed will ever be big enough.") Made up of hundreds of chaplettes, clever illustrations, and darkly funny commentary on getting together and staying the course, Starting from Happy is a cunning and sophisticated send-up of coupledom that showcases one of the finest comic writers of our time.
LC Classification Number
PS3563.A756S73 2011
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- n***d (28)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAll goodThe Story of the Gypsies by Konrad Bercovici 1928 1st Ed 2nd Pr Signed By Author (#226270036689)
- e***k (129)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseQuality and condition was spot on. Good value. I will be back.
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