The Houseguest: A Novel
Autor Thomas Bergeren Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 mai 2004
When Chuck finally does surface, he is no longer sweet and charming, but rather has become aggressive and arrogant, abusing each family member in turn. Each family member that is, except the fellow outsider, Lydia. Once Chuck rescues her from the dangerous undertow of the ocean, Lydia can't help but feel obligated to him, even after his uninvited advances to her while she's half asleep. Slowly it becomes apparent to the family that Chuck isn't anyone's guest but rather a perfect stranger who wormed his way into their home. Yet the Graveses are so concerned with not offending him by being impolite that they willingly accept the abuse he freely dishes out. In private, however, they all scheme for his undoing. But will anyone muster up the courage?
An eerie and clever novel,The Houseguestintroduces one of Berger's most dangerous and compelling villains.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780743257947
ISBN-10: 0743257944
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 140 x 214 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Ediția:04000
Editura: Simon&Schuster
Colecția Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10: 0743257944
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 140 x 214 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Ediția:04000
Editura: Simon&Schuster
Colecția Simon & Schuster
Recenzii
TimeThe
Houseguest...is
a
rare
example
of
buoyantly
irresponsible
comedy....At
his
best,
as
he
is
here,
Thomas
Berger
can
command
attention
solely
as
a
lonely,
insidious
voice
insisting
that
fiction
can
be
stranger
than
truth.
The New York Times Book ReviewThe Houseguestis wonderfully bizarre....The Houseguestis Spooky-land, where the twists of reality are more frightening than any gothic horror tale and domestic confessions as expressed by the accomplished satiric wit of Mr. Berger are certainly not to be trusted.
Detroit Free PressThomas Berger is a magician...he never hits a false note.
The New York Times Book ReviewThe Houseguestis wonderfully bizarre....The Houseguestis Spooky-land, where the twists of reality are more frightening than any gothic horror tale and domestic confessions as expressed by the accomplished satiric wit of Mr. Berger are certainly not to be trusted.
Detroit Free PressThomas Berger is a magician...he never hits a false note.