Addition: A Novel - Rilegato

Jordan, Toni

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ISBN 10: 0061582573 ISBN 13: 9780061582578

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2009

Riassunto

Carefully controlling her world through obsessive counting practices, OCD sufferer and former teacher Grace finds herself increasingly unable to relate to others and estranged from her family, a life that is disrupted by potential romance when a kind stranger invites her to share a café table. 50,000 first printing.

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Recensione

“How will Grace Lisa handle change? The messiness of falling in love? One thing is sure. You can count on an amusing few hours with this debut novel.” (USA Today)

“[A] spunky debut...Addition is witty fun...Number of times I laughed out loud: 23” (3 ½ out of 4 Stars) (People)

“Grace Lisa Vandenburg’s self-described ‘counting thing’ goes far beyond a charming quirk. Often funny, always lovable, this endearing novel of obsessive compulsive disorder and romance is outstanding.” (Pick of the Week) (Boston Globe)

“Count on a good read from a fresh voice.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

“Jordan’s book is not just about a woman with OCD. It is, of course, also about fitting in, about accepting ourselves and our loved ones as they are, about coping, compromise and conformity. The writing is witty and quick.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

“The turns this tale takes, by its final few pages, leave you breathless. Once you begin the story inside, this love story that’s unlike any you’ve read before, you’ll be turning pages long after you should’ve called lights out.” (Buffalo News)

“A witty heroine with a crippling case of obsessive-compulsive disorder is at the center of this gemlike debut-think The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. A smartly written comedy that cheekily suggests recovery may not be for everyone.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“A poignant love story with a truly original heroine.” (Wisconsin State Journal)

“A delight of a debut novel. Toni Jordan has created an unforgettable heroine, charming, vulnerable and real.” (Emily Giffin, author of Love the One You're With)

“In her insistence on holding fast to the parts of herself she likes best, Grace challenges concepts of illness and health, brokenness and wholeness. I love her for this, and for the way she aches, bristles, back talks, and shines her way toward an off-kilter equilibrium, a ramshackle splendor.” (Marisa de los Santos, author of Love Walked In and Belong to Me)

L'autore

Toni Jordan has worked as a sales assistant, molecular biologist, quality control chemist, and marketing manager. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she works as a freelance copywriter.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061582573
• ISBN 13: 9780061582578
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 260