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Observatory Mansionsby Edward Carey
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Once the Orme familys magnificent ancestral estate, Observatory Mansions is now a crumbling apartment complex, home to an eccentric group of misfits. One of them is Francis Orme, who earns his livelihood as a living statue. When not practicing “inner and outer stillness,” Francis steals the cherished possessions of others to add to his private museum. The other tenants are equally as odd: his mother and father, who havent interacted in years; a man who continually sweats and cries; a recluse who prefers television to reality; and a woman who behaves like a dog. When Anna Tapp arrives among them she stirs their souls, bringing long forgotten memories to the surface-and arousing fears that this new resident intends to provoke a metamorphosis. Reminiscent of Beckett, Ionesco, and Millhauser but startlingly original, Observatory Mansions is also unexpectedly beguiling. Upon its publication in England, it was a literary sensation, and John Fowles called it “easily the most brilliant fiction Ive seen this year.” Synopsis:Edward Carey is a playwright. This is his first novel. He lives in London. From the Trade Paperback edition. Synopsis:"Easily the most brilliant fiction I've seen this year — it proves the potential brilliance of the novel form." -- John Fowles, About the AuthorEdward Carey is a playwright. This is his first novel. He lives in London. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 2 comments:
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