Book by Tracy Sinclair
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Vendeur : Lighthouse Books and Gifts, Lincoln, NE, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Good. First Printing. Mass Market Paperback. First Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ISBN:0-373-08005-0. This purple outlined mass market sized paperback Silhouette Romance # 345 is in good condition with little wear. The covers are shiny with little wear and look great. The spine is tight with light creases showing. The pages are white with little wear and no marks. 187 pages. CHEAP SHIPPING MEDIA MAIL! N° de réf. du vendeur 006448
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Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Used. In a dizzying whirlwind of hair spray and shoulder pads, Tracy Sinclair captures the essence of the 1980s in her wildly ambitious novel, "Catch Rising Star." This literary time capsule promises not just a story but an experience?one teetering on the edge of a disco ball, breathless and teetering back into the age of mixtapes and neon leg warmers. Prepare to be transported to a realm where ambition has no bounds, and the dreams of varied characters sparkle just as much as their sequined outfits. The narrative meanders through a kaleidoscope of improbable events, where fame and fortune are often just a poorly timed dance move away. It seems that everyone in this pastel-hued universe is either on a quest for celebrity status or desperately trying to avoid becoming yesterday?s news. Will our starry-eyed protagonist ultimately rise to the occasion, or will they find themselves crammed into the backseat of a rusted-out Ford Fiesta alongside crushed hopes and broken dreams? With a title like "Catch Rising Star," one might reasonably suspect that this literary work is a deep exploration of fame?s fickle nature. However, to suggest such a profound theme would be akin to claiming that a Rubik?s Cube is merely a puzzle?it?s so much more! Sinclair instead delights in the absurdity of pop culture, drenching her characters in layers of irony and quirkiness that evoke both laughter and the existential dread of a VHS tape stuck on rewind. Much like the era?s fashion choices, the plot is layered, sometimes gaudy, and occasionally confusing. Characters flit in and out like the trendiest accessories of the time, each with their own set of aspirations and insecurities. One minute, you?re following a would-be rock star; the next, you?re ensnared in the internal monologue of a disgruntled makeup artist who believes their true calling lies in avant-garde installations involving inflatable furniture. Who knew ambition could take such strange forms? As you traverse the pages, you?re likely to encounter a little bit of everything?romance, rivalry, and more dramatic monologues than one could shake a Walkman at. Each twist and turn in the story feels as preposterous as a leisure suit, leaving readers both amused and bewildered. Sinclair might not be winning any literary awards, but she certainly knows how to craft a narrative that feels like a sugar rush followed by a crashing reality check. Condition: This book is used, which is a polite way of saying it has lived a life of its own. Expect a cover that bears the loving marks of time?a few creases here, a smudge of what could either be coffee or a long-forgotten snack there. The pages might whisper secrets of their own, with dog ears and the occasional note in the margin, as if previous owners felt the need to comment on the poignant moments of existential dread or the ridiculousness of a character?s obsession with leg warmers. It?s character-rich, much like the novel itself. So, if you find yourself in the mood for a trip down memory lane that doubles as an exploration of the human psyche through the lens of 1980s kitsch, "Catch Rising Star" is your ticket. It?s a curious blend of glittery chaos and reflective absurdity that you didn?t know you needed?but trust us, you definitely do. Just don?t forget to dust off your cassette player and crank up the volume; the soundtrack to your reading experience deserves to be as vibrant as this delightful mess of a novel. Available exclusively from Crappy Old Books, which is dedicated to bringing you the literary treasures of yesteryear (or perhaps just the bizarre curiosities that filled your parents? bookshelves). Grab it before it, too, catches a rising star?because we all know how fleeting those can be! N° de réf. du vendeur 686
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