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Irma Voth : A Novel by Miriam Toews (2011, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062070185
ISBN-139780062070180
eBay Product ID (ePID)127451448
Product Key Features
Book TitleIrma Voth : a Novel
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicAmish & Mennonite, Cultural Heritage, Family Life, Coming of Age
GenreFiction
AuthorMiriam Toews
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight12.9 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2011-008226
Dewey Edition22
Reviews . . . endearingly odd and affecting . . . [Toews] writes with an instinctive grasp of the adolescent point of view., A witty and thoughtful coming-of-age story. . . . A novel about parenthood and sisterhood, and about redefining those relationships as people grow . . . it succeeds tremendously., Simultaneously poignant and humorous . . . perfectly captures this young woman's attempt to find her niche in a world so different from that in which she was raised . . . Toews's unique voice shines., A strong and skillful novel . . . a parable of redemption, a powerful theme . . . that leaves the reader with a comforting glow of hope., A witty and thoughtful coming-of-age story…a novel about parenthood and sisterhood, and about redefining those relationships as people grow…it succeeds tremendously., “Simultaneously poignant and humorous…perfectly captures this young woman’s attempt to find her niche in a world so different from that in which she was raised…Toews’s unique voice shines.�, …endearingly odd and affecting…[Toews] writes with an instinctive grasp of the adolescent point of view…, Toews . . . combines an intimate coming-of-age tale with picaresque and extremely effective prose., Simultaneously poignant and humorous . . . perfectly captures this young woman's attempt to find her niche in a world so different from that in which she was raised . . . Toews's unique voice shines., . . . endearingly odd and affecting . . . [Toews] writes with an instinctive grasp of the adolescent point of view., "The wryly funny title character keeps the story poignant." -- USA Today "A strong and skillful novel . . . a parable of redemption, a powerful theme . . . that leaves the reader with a comforting glow of hope." -- Annie Proulx, Financial Times "In this compelling and beautiful novel, Toews's quirky and authentic voice shows increasing range and maturity. She is well on her way to fulfilling her promise as an important and serious writer." -- Montreal Gazette "Toews . . . combines an intimate coming-of-age tale with picaresque and extremely effective prose." -- Publishers Weekly "Miriam Toews has a remarkably light touch. She combines a playfully sardonic humour with crushing pathos." -- Times Literary Supplement (London) "Simultaneously poignant and humorous . . . perfectly captures this young woman's attempt to find her niche in a world so different from that in which she was raised . . . Toews's unique voice shines." -- Booklist "A literary novel marked by charm, wit and an original approach to language." -- Kirkus Reviews " . . . endearingly odd and affecting . . . [Toews] writes with an instinctive grasp of the adolescent point of view." -- Maria Russo, New York Times Book Review "A witty and thoughtful coming-of-age story. . . . A novel about parenthood and sisterhood, and about redefining those relationships as people grow . . . it succeeds tremendously." -- The Washington Independent Review of Books, In this compelling and beautiful novel, Toews's quirky and authentic voice shows increasing range and maturity. She is well on her way to fulfilling her promise as an important and serious writer., Miriam Toews has a remarkably light touch. She combines a playfully sardonic humour with crushing pathos., A strong and skillful novel…a parable of redemption, a powerful theme…that leaves the reader with a comforting glow of hope, Toews . . . combines an intimate coming-of-age tale with picaresque and extremely effective prose., Miriam Toews has a remarkably light touch. She combines a playfully sardonic humour with crushing pathos..., A strong and skillful novel . . . a parable of redemption, a powerful theme . . . that leaves the reader with a comforting glow of hope., A witty and thoughtful coming-of-age story. . . . A novel about parenthood and sisterhood, and about redefining those relationships as people grow . . . it succeeds tremendously.
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Synopsis"Thenicely drawn contrast between what Irma knows and suspects and what the readerunderstands about her world gives Irma Voth asuspenseful charge from the first pages." --Jane Smiley, Globe and Mail (Toronto) Ina rare coming-of-age novel that blends dark truths with upliftingtransformations, acclaimed author Miriam Toewsdelivers the story of a young Mennonite woman, vulnerable yet wise beyond heryears, who carries the burden of a terrible family secret with her during aremarkable journey of survival and redemption. Irma Voth,from the award-winning author of Swing Low and A Complicated Kindness,is a poignant and elegant exploration of one woman's difficult odyssey todiscover her own potential--a path that leads her away from her close-knitcommunity and into the wide and unknown world beyond., "Thenicely drawn contrast between what Irma knows and suspects and what the readerunderstands about her world gives Irma Voth asuspenseful charge from the first pages." -Jane Smiley, Globe and Mail (Toronto) Ina rare coming-of-age novel that blends dark truths with upliftingtransformations, acclaimed author Miriam Toewsdelivers the story of a young Mennonite woman, vulnerable yet wise beyond heryears, who carries the burden of a terrible family secret with her during aremarkable journey of survival and redemption. Irma Voth,from the award-winning author of Swing Low and A Complicated Kindness,is a poignant and elegant exploration of one woman's difficult odyssey todiscover her own potential-a path that leads her away from her close-knitcommunity and into the wide and unknown world beyond. , "Thenicely drawn contrast between what Irma knows and suspects and what the readerunderstands about her world gives Irma Voth asuspenseful charge from the first pages." --Jane Smiley, Globe and Mail (Toronto) Ina rare coming-of-age novel that blends dark truths with upliftingtransformations, acclaimed author Miriam Toewsdelivers the story of a young Mennonite woman, vulnerable yet wise beyond heryears, who carries the burden of a terrible family secret with her during aremarkable journey of survival and redemption. Irma Voth , from the award-winning author of Swing Low and A Complicated Kindness , is a poignant and elegant exploration of one woman's difficult odyssey todiscover her own potential--a path that leads her away from her close-knitcommunity and into the wide and unknown world beyond., Thenicely drawn contrast between what Irma knows and suspects and what the readerunderstands about her world gives Irma Voth asuspenseful charge from the first pages." --Jane Smiley, Globe and Mail (Toronto) Ina rare coming-of-age novel that blends dark truths with upliftingtransformations, acclaimed author Miriam Toewsdelivers the story of a young Mennonite woman, vulnerable yet wise beyond heryears, who carries the burden of a terrible family secret with her during aremarkable journey of survival and redemption. Irma Voth , from the award-winning author of Swing Low and A Complicated Kindness , is a poignant and elegant exploration of one woman's difficult odyssey todiscover her own potential--a path that leads her away from her close-knitcommunity and into the wide and unknown world beyond.
LC Classification NumberPR9199.3.T6113I76
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- Apr 23, 2019
A peek behind the curtain of a young woman
Towes is an intriguing writer who gives a peek into the world of the Mennonites - and how it effects their families in the present.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
