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- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1841157678
- ISBN-13: 978-1841157672
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (375 customer reviews)
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HERE is an account of a few years in the life of Quoyle, born in Brooklyn and raised in a shuffle of dreary upstate towns. Read the first page
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HERE is an account of a few years in the life of Quoyle, born in Brooklyn and raised in a shuffle of dreary upstate towns. Read the first page
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By booklass
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I loved this book. The prose reflected the subject being described. When the setting is being described, it's beautiful, flowing, free. When you start getting into the characters, you find that the dialogue and description are less flowing, and this fits the awkward, dysfunctional qualities that each of the characters had. The triumph is that despite their rather sizeable quirks, there's still hope, joy and incredible bravery in the end. I felt like I was drawn into another place amongst people who, while a bit weird, were all the more real. I was not just caught up in the main character's woes, but into the day to day life of the rest of the inhabitants. I highly recommend this book.
By Shampoo Love
Format:Paperback
I anticipated a fast-paced book, but found a slow, meandering story. This is good, however, because it is similar to the character of Quoyle. This man is probably one of the most original male characters in contemporary literature. It is probably because he represents the non-Brad Pitt and Clint Eastwoods out there. His quiet dignity as well as his insecurity creates a more realistic portrait of an everyman. I found myself rooting for a better life for Quoyle. I smiled when he found the love and respect everyone deserves. I became proud when he slowly realizes his worth, and when he is able to speak up for himself. All in all, the quiet dignity of this book hooked me.
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By snowblaze
Format:Paperback
I was looking forward to this novel with great anticipation. I felt like I saw the lives of the characters only in glimpses... controlled by an author who did not develop them fully. Disappointed.
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Moving and immersing
One of my favourite stories. A real feel-good book. Even without seeing the film you can almost taste the salt in the air. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2010 by D. Bray
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small font book
I didn't expect the book to be in a small book format with tiny fonts....it was published in England and apparently it was common to have smaller book format there!! Read more
Published on Sep 13 2009 by Baldwin W. Wong
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Arr - A Fine Book
First published in 1993, "The Shipping News" is Anne Proulx's second novel. It went on to win a list of prizes, including the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2007 by Craobh Rua
5.0 out of 5 stars
Watch the movie / DVD !!!
Annie Proulx, she has a very much endowed vein for fine-intimately spoken humor. Her novel SHIPPING NEWS won the Pulitzer Prize. Read more
Published on July 29 2005 by FrizzText
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful writing, but misses the mark....
The first thirty pages of the story are engrossing with lots of things happening and lots of great character development, but unfortunately the story then stalls to a turtle's... Read more
Published on July 8 2004 by Melanie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficult at first, but good News after all
E. Annie Proulx's "The Shipping News" is a great novel. However, it is not recommended to everybody. It sounds like a paradox, but it is true. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2004 by A. T. A. Oliveira
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The Shipping News-More Similar To Us Than We Think
Quoyle, a father of two sets forward to Newfoundland where he finds a new life. Full of bumps and twists, this book is a book for anyone who enjoys reading about adventures. Read more
Published on May 27 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Newfoundland stole the show
E. Annie Proulx's intimate descriptions of Newfoundland made it a character in The Shipping News as much as Quoyle and the rest. Read more
Published on May 18 2004 by Kristin W.
2.0 out of 5 stars
The Shipping News
One of the more average Pulitzer prize winners I have encountered. What I feel the book lacked was depth of character, the characters are touched upon but not fully explored, even... Read more
Published on May 8 2004 by Andy Fulton
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Shipping News
GREAT BOOK! Most of the negative reviews are by people who have trouble comprehending the book, which is NOT all that difficult to follow. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2004
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