What to Keep : A Novel
2 journalers for this copy...
found this one in goodwill
from Amazon-
In her smart and witty first novel, Cline homes in on three pivotal periods in the life of Denny Roman. We first see her as a seventh-grader in 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, still reeling from her parents' divorce and lashing out at the taunts of schoolmates with fearless and lacerating humor. At 27, she is a struggling actress in Hollywood come home to Columbus to pack up her childhood belongings; this process sends her into full-freak-out mode, especially when her agent tells her she must fly back for a meeting with film director Robert Altman. At 37, she is living in New York City, immersed in preparations for the off-Broadway opening of her play. Some of the constants in her life include her cerebral, perpetually distracted scientist mom, with whom she has a complicated relationship; her vulnerable, sensitive stepdad; and her prescient, deeply wise best friend, the acerbic Maureen. This is a wryly funny novel that feels completely fresh. It has an odd but effective structure; depicts offbeat, memorable characters; and offers a perceptive, nuanced take on familial relationships.
Ok that was amazons take on the book here is mine. I really had to try to keep interested in it. Too fragmented for my taste. I did finally finish it but it left me with a thought of "what else" not next book.
from Amazon-
In her smart and witty first novel, Cline homes in on three pivotal periods in the life of Denny Roman. We first see her as a seventh-grader in 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, still reeling from her parents' divorce and lashing out at the taunts of schoolmates with fearless and lacerating humor. At 27, she is a struggling actress in Hollywood come home to Columbus to pack up her childhood belongings; this process sends her into full-freak-out mode, especially when her agent tells her she must fly back for a meeting with film director Robert Altman. At 37, she is living in New York City, immersed in preparations for the off-Broadway opening of her play. Some of the constants in her life include her cerebral, perpetually distracted scientist mom, with whom she has a complicated relationship; her vulnerable, sensitive stepdad; and her prescient, deeply wise best friend, the acerbic Maureen. This is a wryly funny novel that feels completely fresh. It has an odd but effective structure; depicts offbeat, memorable characters; and offers a perceptive, nuanced take on familial relationships.
Ok that was amazons take on the book here is mine. I really had to try to keep interested in it. Too fragmented for my taste. I did finally finish it but it left me with a thought of "what else" not next book.
sent to Merinda for a relay.....enjoy!
I very much enjoyed this book. I thought it was actually a book of short stories but it was, actually, a three-part book with the same characters. I found it quite snappy and clever, if a bit sad.
