The Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer What if every woman in town suddenly went on strike?For the people of Stellar Plains, the staging of a new school production of an Athenian drama coincides with a mysterious cold wind that blows into houses and into hearts, stilling passion and cooling sheets. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tender yet wickedly intelligent summer reading from Anne Tylers naughty little sisterWhat if every woman in town suddenly went on strike?For the people of Stellar Plains, the staging of a new school production of an Athenian drama coincides with a mysterious cold wind that blows into houses and into hearts, stilling passion and cooling sheets. As the play moves into dress rehearsal and discontent simmers, opening night cannot come a moment too soon... Notes Paperback edition of Wolitzers latest novel, which follows what happens in the town of Stellar Plains, New Jersey when all the towns women lose their libido and refuse to have sex. Delightful and heartbreaking David Baddiel, The Times Author Biography Meg Wolitzer is the author of several acclaimed novels, most recently The Wife (has you howling with recognition Allison Pearson), The Position (one of the best and most human books Ive read all year Erica Wagner) and The Ten-Year Nap (wickedly, terrifically funny... a true delight Independent). She is married with two sons and lives in New York City. Review Delightful and heartbreaking -- David Baddiel * The Times *Her writing is effortlessly readable -- Lucy Scholes * Sunday Times *A novel that tingles with playfulness and wicked observation * Independent *There are lots of sharp insights on the generation gap, the pseudo-intimacy generated by the internet, and American high-school life; Wolitzer displays perfect comic timing in her awkward chats between jocular teachers and mortified teens * Guardian *Highly entertaining and a serious page-turner. Wolitzers humour and language create a compelling read * Aesthetica * Promotional Tender yet wickedly intelligent summer reading from Anne Tylers naughty little sister Review Text Delightful and heartbreaking Review Quote Delightful and heartbreaking Promotional "Headline" Tender yet wickedly intelligent summer reading from Anne Tylers naughty little sister Details ISBN0099553961 Author Meg Wolitzer Year 2012 ISBN-10 0099553961 ISBN-13 9780099553960 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Pages 288 Short Title UNCOUPLING MEG WOLITZER Language English Residence US Series Vintage Books Publisher Vintage Publishing Publication Date 2012-06-07 UK Release Date 2012-06-07 AU Release Date 2012-06-07 NZ Release Date 2012-06-07 Translator Olga Meerson Birth 1969 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781446484265 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44327865;

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