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Babe in Paradise: Fiction

by Marisa Silver

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Publisher Comments:

A New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2001, the critical success of Babe in Paradise heralds Marisa Silver as one of America's most talented young writers.

The unforgettable characters of Babe in Paradise — an aging stunt man, a chauffeur, and a voice-over actor among them — live on the periphery of Los Angeles's allure, outside its glamour and success. Marisa Silver's singular voice makes us care deeply about their everyday desperations and hard-won hopes.

Review:

"Magnificent....[Silver's] writing stings, but the pain is good." Village Voice

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"Silver's work is powerful and heartfelt." Atlantic Monthly

Review:

"A very impressive debut from a writer of striking talent." Richard Russo

Review:

"Silver's stories present Los Angeles as it exists apart from the glamour of Hollywood, and they show that there is drama enough in common, everyday life." Booklist

Review:

"Sporadically illuminating if ultimately disappointing, Silver's tales aim to show how, with a little bravery, anyone can learn to love the City of Angels." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"A few gems, a few disappointments, a voice to watch." Kirkus Reviews

Synopsis:

A New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2001, the critical success of Babe in Paradise heralds Marisa Silver as one of America's most talented young writers.

Synopsis:

The unforgettable characters of Babe in Paradise-an aging stunt man, a chauffeur, and a voice-over actor among them-live on the periphery of Los Angeles's allure, outside its glamour and success. Marisa Silver's singular voice makes us care deeply about their everyday desperations and hard-won hopes.

About the Author

Marisa Silver lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780393323849
Subtitle:
Fiction
Author:
Silver, Marisa
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Subject:
General
Subject:
Short Stories (single author)
Subject:
Stories (single author)
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
Publication Date:
20020917
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.22x5.82x.60 in. .49 lbs.

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Product details 240 pages W. W. Norton & Company - English 9780393323849 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Magnificent....[Silver's] writing stings, but the pain is good."
"Review" by , "Silver's work is powerful and heartfelt."
"Review" by , "A very impressive debut from a writer of striking talent."
"Review" by , "Silver's stories present Los Angeles as it exists apart from the glamour of Hollywood, and they show that there is drama enough in common, everyday life."
"Review" by , "Sporadically illuminating if ultimately disappointing, Silver's tales aim to show how, with a little bravery, anyone can learn to love the City of Angels."
"Review" by , "A few gems, a few disappointments, a voice to watch."
"Synopsis" by , A New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2001, the critical success of Babe in Paradise heralds Marisa Silver as one of America's most talented young writers.
"Synopsis" by , The unforgettable characters of Babe in Paradise-an aging stunt man, a chauffeur, and a voice-over actor among them-live on the periphery of Los Angeles's allure, outside its glamour and success. Marisa Silver's singular voice makes us care deeply about their everyday desperations and hard-won hopes.
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