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Property ofby Alice Hoffman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:When Property Of was published in 1977, Kirkus Reviews described it as “that precious commodity, the first novel of great promise.” In telling the story of a young outsider who is obsessed with her gang-leader lover but unwilling to commit to becoming one of “the Property of the Orphans”—the tough girls who belong to the boys on the avenue—Alice Hoffman explores hard truths about how difficult it is to love another, and yet how much more difficult it is to pull away. Alice Hoffman is the author of over a dozen novels. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City. When Property Of was published in 1977, Kirkus Reviews described it as "that precious commodity, the first novel of great promise." Alice Hoffman has gone on to fulfill that promise in later works, but perhaps none achieve the emotional immediacy of Property Of. In telling the story of a young outsider who is obsessed with her gang-leader lover, McKay, but unwilling to commit to becoming one of "the Property of the Orphans"—the tough girls who belong to the boys on the avenue—Hoffman explores hard truths about how difficult it is to love another, and yet how much more difficult it is to pull away. "[Hoffman] takes the landscape of ordinary people experiencing ordinary emotions and colors them in unexpected ways."—The Washington Post Book World "With her glorious prose and extraordinary eye . . . Alice Hoffman seems to know what it means to be a human being."—Susan Isaacs, Newsday "A reader is in good hands with Alice Hoffman, able to count on many pleasures. She is one of our quirkiest and most interesting novelists."—Jane Smiley, USA Today "Like Anne Tyler, Hoffman spins a story enchantingly, with the undeniable force and vividness of a dream."—Ms. "[Hoffman] is a born storyteller."—Entertainment Weekly "An unmistakably gifted work . . . Alice Hoffman flares with talent."—Kirkus Reviews Synopsis:When Property Of was published in 1977, Kirkus Reviews described it as “that precious commodity, the first novel of great promise.” In telling the story of a young outsider who is obsessed with her gang-leader lover but unwilling to commit to becoming one of “the Property of the Orphans”—the tough girls who belong to the boys on the avenue—Alice Hoffman explores hard truths about how difficult it is to love another, and yet how much more difficult it is to pull away. Synopsis:In this, the book that launched a major literary career, Alice Hoffman introduces us to a lonely outsider who wants desperately to belong. As she determinedly tries to become the property of a local gang's brooding leader, she will discover what can, and cannot, be possessed — and what can happen when you hand your heart over to a man who claims to care nothing about love. About the AuthorAlice Hoffmans most recent novel is The Third Angel. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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