Snow in August - Couverture souple

Hamill, Pete

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0446675253 ISBN 13 : 9780446675253

Editeur : Grand Central Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

Set in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood in 1947, this poignant tale revolves around two of the most endearing characters in recent fiction: an 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsch, a refugee from Prague.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"Magic....This page-turner of a fable has universal appeal."―New York Times Book Review

"A tender novel....When it comes to evoking the sights and sounds of postwar Brooklyn streets Pete Hamill has no peer....When you finish that roller-coaster last chapter you'll wonder if the shade of Isaac Bashevis Singer whispered in his ear."―Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes

"Strong and soulful-a wonderful addition to a compelling body of work. Few are as good at evoking New York City's life and heart as Pete Hamill."―Oscar Hijuelos, author of Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

Biographie de l'auteur

Pete Hamill is a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. He is the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels Tabloid City, North River, Forever, and Snow in August, and the bestselling memoir A Drinking Life. He lives in New York City.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grand Central Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0446675253
• ISBN 13: 9780446675253
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible