Rich and Pretty: A Novel
Autor Rumaan Alamen Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 iun 2016
One of Bustle’s 17 Of 2016’s Most Anticipated Books To Put On Your Wishlist Immediately
One of theWall Street Journal’s Ten Titles to Watch in Summer Fiction
An Amazon Editors’ Beach Reads pick
One of Newsday’s Best Summer Books 2016
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AMiami Heraldsummer reads pick
From the bestselling author of Leave the World Behind, an irresistible debut about the changing relationship between two best friends navigating early adulthood against a backdrop of privileged New York City
As close as sisters for twenty years, Sarah and Lauren have been together through high school and college, first jobs and first loves, the uncertainties of their twenties and the realities of their thirties.
Sarah, the only child of a prominent intellectual and a socialite, works at a charity and is methodically planning her wedding. Lauren—beautiful, independent, and unpredictable—is single and working in publishing, deflecting her parents’ worries and questions about her life and future by trying not to think about it herself. Each woman envies—and is horrified by—particular aspects of the other’s life, topics of conversation they avoid with masterful linguistic pirouettes.
Once, Sarah and Lauren were inseparable; for a long a time now, they’ve been apart. Can two women who rarely see one other, selectively share secrets, and lead different lives still call themselves best friends? Is it their abiding connection—or just force of habit—that keeps them together?
With impeccable style, biting humor, and a keen sense of detail, Rumaan Alam deftly explores how the attachments we form in childhood shift as we adapt to our adult lives—and how the bonds of friendship endure, even when our paths diverge.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780062429933
ISBN-10: 0062429930
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția Ecco
ISBN-10: 0062429930
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția Ecco
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Sarah
and
Lauren
met
twenty
years
ago
at
a
tony
Manhattan
private
school
and
have
been
inseparable
ever
since—best
friends
throughout
high
school
and
college,
first
jobs
and
first
loves,
the
uncertainties
of
their
twenties
and
the
realities
of
their
thirties.
Now, Sarah, the only child of a prominent intellectual and a socialite, works at a charity and is methodically planning her wedding, while Lauren—beautiful, independent, unpredictable—is single and working in publishing, deflecting her parents’ worries and questions about her future by trying not to think about it herself. Each woman envies—and is horrified by—particular aspects of the other’s life, topics of conversation they avoid with masterful linguistic pirouettes.
Once, Sarah and Lauren had been inseparable; for a long time now, they’ve been apart. Can two women who rarely see each other, only share secrets selectively, and lead vastly different lives still call themselves best friends? Is it their abiding connection—or just force of habit—that keeps them together?
With impeccable style, biting humor, and a keen sense of detail, this irresistible debut deftly explores how the attachments we form in childhood shift as we adapt to our adult lives—and how the bonds of friendship endure, even when our paths diverge. Rumaan Alam provides a sharp, insightful look into how the relationship between two best friends changes when they are no longer coming of age but learning how to live adult lives.
Advance Praise forRich and Pretty
“Smart, sharp, and beautifully made, Rumaan Alam’s portrait of two childhood best friends transitioning into their adult lives is vividly rendered, set against a tantalizing background of moneyed New York City that is impossible to resist.”—EMMA STRAUB, author ofThe Vacationers
“A must-read for anyone who has ever had a long-lasting and complicated friendship. In gorgeous prose that is by turns hilariously funny and painfully perceptive,Rich and Prettychronicles the lives of two very different women across the decades. With careful attention to the ways social class and mores shape relationships, Alam gives us insight into both his characters and ourselves.”—J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN, author ofMaine
“Sharply observed and incredibly entertaining, Rich and Pretty tells the story of childhood friends struggling to hold on to their relationship as they grow up and grow apart. Rumaan Alam’s debut is one of the most honest portrayals of the complicated world of female friendship.”—JENNIFER CLOSE, author ofGirls in White Dresses
“Deceptively easy to read,Rich and Prettyis a complex testimony to the resilience of female friendship. With clarity and heart, Rumaan Alam brings to life the fraught, bewildering, and beautiful nuances that keep us reaching for each other over decades.”—MIRA JACOB, author ofThe Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing
“Rich and Prettyis a beautifully written novel, a lushly detailed portrait of the mores and manners of contemporary Manhattan, and a penetrating look into the heart of the generation now facing their thirties. Alam’s study of female friendship is wickedly witty, keenly insightful, and deeply, compassionately wise.”—DAN CHAON, author ofAwait Your Reply
“Engrossing, funny, and wise, Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alam is the story of two young women growing up and growing out of their past selves, even as that past still, profoundly, matters. Its cleverness is surpassed only by its compassion. A marvelous debut.”—EDAN LEPUCKI, author ofCalifornia
Now, Sarah, the only child of a prominent intellectual and a socialite, works at a charity and is methodically planning her wedding, while Lauren—beautiful, independent, unpredictable—is single and working in publishing, deflecting her parents’ worries and questions about her future by trying not to think about it herself. Each woman envies—and is horrified by—particular aspects of the other’s life, topics of conversation they avoid with masterful linguistic pirouettes.
Once, Sarah and Lauren had been inseparable; for a long time now, they’ve been apart. Can two women who rarely see each other, only share secrets selectively, and lead vastly different lives still call themselves best friends? Is it their abiding connection—or just force of habit—that keeps them together?
With impeccable style, biting humor, and a keen sense of detail, this irresistible debut deftly explores how the attachments we form in childhood shift as we adapt to our adult lives—and how the bonds of friendship endure, even when our paths diverge. Rumaan Alam provides a sharp, insightful look into how the relationship between two best friends changes when they are no longer coming of age but learning how to live adult lives.
Advance Praise forRich and Pretty
“Smart, sharp, and beautifully made, Rumaan Alam’s portrait of two childhood best friends transitioning into their adult lives is vividly rendered, set against a tantalizing background of moneyed New York City that is impossible to resist.”—EMMA STRAUB, author ofThe Vacationers
“A must-read for anyone who has ever had a long-lasting and complicated friendship. In gorgeous prose that is by turns hilariously funny and painfully perceptive,Rich and Prettychronicles the lives of two very different women across the decades. With careful attention to the ways social class and mores shape relationships, Alam gives us insight into both his characters and ourselves.”—J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN, author ofMaine
“Sharply observed and incredibly entertaining, Rich and Pretty tells the story of childhood friends struggling to hold on to their relationship as they grow up and grow apart. Rumaan Alam’s debut is one of the most honest portrayals of the complicated world of female friendship.”—JENNIFER CLOSE, author ofGirls in White Dresses
“Deceptively easy to read,Rich and Prettyis a complex testimony to the resilience of female friendship. With clarity and heart, Rumaan Alam brings to life the fraught, bewildering, and beautiful nuances that keep us reaching for each other over decades.”—MIRA JACOB, author ofThe Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing
“Rich and Prettyis a beautifully written novel, a lushly detailed portrait of the mores and manners of contemporary Manhattan, and a penetrating look into the heart of the generation now facing their thirties. Alam’s study of female friendship is wickedly witty, keenly insightful, and deeply, compassionately wise.”—DAN CHAON, author ofAwait Your Reply
“Engrossing, funny, and wise, Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alam is the story of two young women growing up and growing out of their past selves, even as that past still, profoundly, matters. Its cleverness is surpassed only by its compassion. A marvelous debut.”—EDAN LEPUCKI, author ofCalifornia
Recenzii
“Smart,
sharp,
and
beautifully
made,
Rumaan
Alam’s
portrait
of
two
childhood
best
friends
transitioning
into
their
adult
lives
is
vividly
rendered,
set
against
a
tantalizing
background
of
moneyed
New
York
City
that
is
impossible
to
resist.”
Deceptively easy to read,Rich and Prettyis a complex testimony to the resilience of female friendship. With clarity and heart, Rumaan Alam brings to life the fraught, bewildering and beautiful nuances that keep us reaching for each other over decades.
“Engrossing, funny, and wise,Rich and Prettyby Rumaan Alam is the story of two young women growing up and growing out of their past selves, even as that past still, profoundly, matters. Its cleverness is surpassed only by its compassion. A marvelous debut.”
“Sharply observed and incredibly entertaining,Rich and Prettytells the story of childhood friends struggling to hold onto their relationship as they grow up and grow apart. Rumaan Alam’s debut is one of the most honest portrayals of the complicated world of female friendship.”
“Rich and Prettyis a beautifully written novel, a lushly detailed portrait of the mores and manners of contemporary Manhattan and a penetrating look into the heart of the generation now facing their thirties... wickedly witty, keenly insightful, and deeply, compassionately wise.
“[G]orgeous prose, by turns hilariously funny and painfully perceptive... With careful attention to the ways social class and mores shape relationships, Alam gives us insight into both his characters and ourselves.”
“This novel astutely and honestly captures all of those feelings we all have but can’t quite articulate during our twenties and thirties, especially with regard to our friends.”
“A sweet yet cutting exploration of the bonds of friendship... With astute descriptions of how values, tastes, desires, and ambitions change over two decades, Alam’s tale of a divergent friendship smartly reflects the trial and error nature of finding a mate and deciding how to grow up.”
“[Alam] displays a robust understanding of and affection for the nuances of female friendships as they evolve over time... captures something truthful and essential about the push-pull of friendship.”
“Alternating between the women’s points of view, Alam provides intimate insight into each one’s thoughts, feelings, and memories… Perfectly capturing a changing yet resilient friendship, this debut novel full of warmth and humor will appeal to anyone who has experienced a similar bond.”
“Rich and Pretty...feels fresh and true in a way that few other books on the topic have managed.”
“[A] smart, enticing novel”
“Rumaan Alam transforms a whimsical beach read into compelling literary prose…Rich and Pretty is a realistic look at female friendship.”
“[A]n honest and funny look at female friendships, set against the background of Manhattan’s elite aristocracy (think Gossip Girl 15 years later).”
“Written with humor and an impeccable ear for girlfriendly conversation--by a man, no less!--Rich and Prettyis a sparkling debut.”
“the perfect summer read... pitch perfect and wise”
“Female friendships are complicated. But somehow Rumaan Alam--a man--nails the tension, envy and intense love in this irresistible debut.”
This one’s “Gossip Girl” with a grown up twist. About two NYC women who’ve been this-close all their lives, but are moving in different directions. You’ll get all the feels. And then text your BFF.
“Rumaan Alam beautifully frames the nuances of female friendship: that complex alchemy of expectations and envy, and how they chafe with a lingering deep affection for each other.”
“Big issues get enormous due in New York writer Rumaan Alam’s accomplished and moving second novel — the nature of family, race and class relations, adoption’s complexities.... Yet thankfully for us, it’s a well-told story about people, not issues.”
“Rumaan Alam creates characters who are grappling with their adult identities while securing their childhood bond.”
Deceptively easy to read,Rich and Prettyis a complex testimony to the resilience of female friendship. With clarity and heart, Rumaan Alam brings to life the fraught, bewildering and beautiful nuances that keep us reaching for each other over decades.
“Engrossing, funny, and wise,Rich and Prettyby Rumaan Alam is the story of two young women growing up and growing out of their past selves, even as that past still, profoundly, matters. Its cleverness is surpassed only by its compassion. A marvelous debut.”
“Sharply observed and incredibly entertaining,Rich and Prettytells the story of childhood friends struggling to hold onto their relationship as they grow up and grow apart. Rumaan Alam’s debut is one of the most honest portrayals of the complicated world of female friendship.”
“Rich and Prettyis a beautifully written novel, a lushly detailed portrait of the mores and manners of contemporary Manhattan and a penetrating look into the heart of the generation now facing their thirties... wickedly witty, keenly insightful, and deeply, compassionately wise.
“[G]orgeous prose, by turns hilariously funny and painfully perceptive... With careful attention to the ways social class and mores shape relationships, Alam gives us insight into both his characters and ourselves.”
“This novel astutely and honestly captures all of those feelings we all have but can’t quite articulate during our twenties and thirties, especially with regard to our friends.”
“A sweet yet cutting exploration of the bonds of friendship... With astute descriptions of how values, tastes, desires, and ambitions change over two decades, Alam’s tale of a divergent friendship smartly reflects the trial and error nature of finding a mate and deciding how to grow up.”
“[Alam] displays a robust understanding of and affection for the nuances of female friendships as they evolve over time... captures something truthful and essential about the push-pull of friendship.”
“Alternating between the women’s points of view, Alam provides intimate insight into each one’s thoughts, feelings, and memories… Perfectly capturing a changing yet resilient friendship, this debut novel full of warmth and humor will appeal to anyone who has experienced a similar bond.”
“Rich and Pretty...feels fresh and true in a way that few other books on the topic have managed.”
“[A] smart, enticing novel”
“Rumaan Alam transforms a whimsical beach read into compelling literary prose…Rich and Pretty is a realistic look at female friendship.”
“[A]n honest and funny look at female friendships, set against the background of Manhattan’s elite aristocracy (think Gossip Girl 15 years later).”
“Written with humor and an impeccable ear for girlfriendly conversation--by a man, no less!--Rich and Prettyis a sparkling debut.”
“the perfect summer read... pitch perfect and wise”
“Female friendships are complicated. But somehow Rumaan Alam--a man--nails the tension, envy and intense love in this irresistible debut.”
This one’s “Gossip Girl” with a grown up twist. About two NYC women who’ve been this-close all their lives, but are moving in different directions. You’ll get all the feels. And then text your BFF.
“Rumaan Alam beautifully frames the nuances of female friendship: that complex alchemy of expectations and envy, and how they chafe with a lingering deep affection for each other.”
“Big issues get enormous due in New York writer Rumaan Alam’s accomplished and moving second novel — the nature of family, race and class relations, adoption’s complexities.... Yet thankfully for us, it’s a well-told story about people, not issues.”
“Rumaan Alam creates characters who are grappling with their adult identities while securing their childhood bond.”