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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062064223
ISBN-139780062064226
eBay Product ID (ePID)109029586
Product Key Features
Book TitleFlight of Gemma Hardy : a Novel
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicContemporary Women, Coming of Age, Literary, Historical
Publication Year2012
GenreFiction
AuthorMargot Livesey
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight21.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-371565
Reviews'Absorbing'.Ms. Livesey writes lovely, understated prose?[her] treks through the novel's pleasing natural landscapes'are almost as engaging as her navigation of Gemma's restless psyche.'( SamSacks , Wall Street Journal ), 'A brilliantly paced contemporary adventure about a headstrong orphan's struggle to claim a place for her generous heart in a secret-laden, sometimes loveless world.' (Lisa Shea, Elle), A riveting story of self-actualization….Readers can take considerable delight in following Livesey's re-creation of Brontë's plot turns, and Livesey often succeeds in improving on the original….A pleasure…, Livesey is a marvelous writer…with fine, intelligent prose and skillful probing of character and era. Gemma Hardy is one of those page turners in which you occasionally have to wrest yourself away from the plot to admire the language., Marvelous....Gemma Hardy is one of those page turners in which you occasionally have to wrest yourself away from the plot to admire the language., A brilliantly paced contemporary adventure about a headstrong orphan's struggle to claim a place for her generous heart in a secret-laden, sometimes loveless world., “The portrait of a delicate, iron-willed girl, an orphan and a heroine in the grand tradition…. Here as in all of Livesey’s novels, the real treasure is her gift for exploring the unreduced human psyche with all its radiant contradictions, mercurial insights, and desperate generosities.â€�, 'A brilliantly paced contemporary adventure about a headstrong orphan's struggle to claim a place for her generous heart in a secret-laden, sometimes loveless world.' ( LisaShea , Elle ), “[An] original slant on a classic story…. Within the classic framework, Livesey molds a thoroughly modern character who learns to expect the best of herself and to forgive the missteps of others. The author has a gift for creating atmosphere.â€�, With The Flight of Gemma Hardy, you sense that youo're in the hands of a master storyteller - and that, quite possibly, Brontë herself would have approved., 'In this modern day retelling of Jane Eyre - trade horses for private jets - novelist Margot Livesey pays homage to BrontË?s literary classic.' (Marie Claire, "Four New Page-Turners to Keep Bedside"), “ The Flight of Gemma Hardy is an inventive re-imagining of Jane Eyre; the feisty Gemma is a delightful character in her own right, and it was a pleasure to follow her adventures.â€�, Scottish-born author Margot Livesey brings the country of her birth to blazing life in the thoroughly winning The Flight of Gemma Hardy. A delicious updating of Jane Eyre to the mid-20th century…, “In The Flight of Gemma Hardy , Margot Livesey offers a new telling of Jane Eyre , for which no contemporary writer is better suited. As always, Livesey’s prose is a garden of pleasures: precision here, lyricism there, wit and compassionate insight throughout.â€�, Inspired by Jane Eyre, Livesey (The House on Fortune Street) offers vibrant prose and a feisty heroine in her fascinating sixth novel…. Captivating and moving, this book is a wonderful addition to Livesey's body of work., “Poignantly narrated…. Nicely, touchingly done, and the familiar story exerts its reliably magnetic pull.â€�, Jane Eyre gets a terrific modern makeover….Livesey works some sort of magic in The Flight of Gemma Hardy, which is too entertaining to be superfluous, too wise in its understanding of human nature to be a mere retread., A novel that transports the reader into a gripping, affecting and ultimately healing world….Livesey has created a story of flight, but in that flight, Gemma not only flees but also eventually soars., “The talented Livesey updates Jane Eyre…taking care to home in on the elements of this classic story that so resonate with readers…. Despite readers’ familiarity with the story line, they will be held rapt…. A sure bet for both book clubs and Bronte fans.â€�, Livesey delivers a suspenseful, curl-up-by-the-fire romance with a willfully determined protagonist who's worthy of her literary role model., Absorbing….Ms. Livesey writes lovely, understated prose…[her] treks through the novel's pleasing natural landscapes…are almost as engaging as her navigation of Gemma's restless psyche., In this modern day retelling of Jane Eyre - trade horses for private jets - novelist Margot Livesey pays homage to Brontë's literary classic., “Enchanting, from the first page to the last. Reading The Flight of Gemma Hardy reminded me of that way we fall into certain novels when we’re younger, with utter absorption and concentration, the outside world disappearing entirely as the spell of a fictional world takes hold.â€�, Livesey follows Brontë's form, but so convincingly does she create her own character's life and surroundings that the original soon recedes, its story a beloved, familiar body dressed in an entirely new and vibrant wardrobe., "A delight....Livesey is a lovely, fluid writer." -- Sarah Towers, New York Times Book Review "A cunning adaptation." -- Liza Nelson, O, the Oprah Magazine "Absorbing....Ms. Livesey writes lovely, understated prose...[her] treks through the novel's pleasing natural landscapes...are almost as engaging as her navigation of Gemma's restless psyche." -- Sam Sacks, Wall Street Journal "Livesey delivers a suspenseful, curl-up-by-the-fire romance with a willfully determined protagonist who's worthy of her literary role model." -- People "Jane Eyre gets a terrific modern makeover....Livesey works some sort of magic in The Flight of Gemma Hardy, which is too entertaining to be superfluous, too wise in its understanding of human nature to be a mere retread." -- Connie Ogle, Miami Herald "Livesey has pulled off the near-impossible task that the homage begs an author to do: create an original, fresh work that shines in its own light, while bringing an established, esteemed work to the attention of new readers, and showing off previously unseen facets to its fans...." -- Meredith Maran, Boston Globe "Livesey follows Brontë's form, but so convincingly does she create her own character's life and surroundings that the original soon recedes, its story a beloved, familiar body dressed in an entirely new and vibrant wardrobe." -- Atlantic Monthly "Marvelous....Gemma Hardy is one of those page turners in which you occasionally have to wrest yourself away from the plot to admire the language." -- Kristin Ohlson, Cleveland Plain Dealer "A brilliantly paced contemporary adventure about a headstrong orphan's struggle to claim a place for her generous heart in a secret-laden, sometimes loveless world." -- Lisa Shea, Elle "Inspired by Jane Eyre, Livesey (The House on Fortune Street) offers vibrant prose and a feisty heroine in her fascinating sixth novel.... Captivating and moving, this book is a wonderful addition to Livesey's body of work." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "The portrait of a delicate, iron-willed girl, an orphan and a heroine in the grand tradition.... Here as in all of Livesey's novels, the real treasure is her gift for exploring the unreduced human psyche with all its radiant contradictions, mercurial insights, and desperate generosities." -- David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle "In this modern day retelling of Jane Eyre - trade horses for private jets - novelist Margot Livesey pays homage to Brontë's literary classic." -- Marie Claire, "Four New Page-Turners to Keep Bedside", Appealing…Livesey is drawn to literary gambles, and there's no question that modeling her new book on a classic is a risky move….It's a delight to follow the careful dovetailing of the two novels….Livesey is a lovely, fluid writer., Readers…will appreciate Livesey's smooth and lucid prose. She's a fine storyteller who can maintain the antique flavor of her tale with far simpler sentences and an updated vocabulary., Entertaining….Livesey delivers a suspenseful, curl-up-by-the-fire romance with a willfully determined protagonist who's worthy of her literary role model., The portrait of a delicate, iron-willed girl, an orphan and a heroine in the grand tradition…. Here as in all of Livesey's novels, the real treasure is her gift for exploring the unreduced human psyche with all its radiant contradictions, mercurial insights, and desperate generosities., ' The Flight of Gemma Hardy is an inventive re-imagining of Jane Eyre; the feisty Gemma is a delightful character in her own right, and it was a pleasure to follow her adventures.'(Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveller's Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry ), Livesey follows Bront's form, but so convincingly does she create her own character's life and surroundings that the original soon recedes, its story a beloved, familiar body dressed in an entirely new and vibrant wardrobe., Enchanting….the beautifully melancholic and wholly transporting story of one courageous girl searching for her place in a changing world., “The fabulous Margot Livesey has written a book steeped in remote landscapes, secret histories, and great love. Orphan Gemma is a modern day Jane Eyre, thoroughly engaging and bracingly unsentimental. The prose is meticulous, the tale transporting. Trust me, you will love this book.â€�, Evocative….Margot Livesey infuses every sentence of her novel not only with Gemma's quite compelling personality, but also with the details of the world she inhabits…..Her sharply observed, firmly grounded narrative transforms a classic tale into a story - and a place - all its own., “A brilliantly paced contemporary adventure about a headstrong orphan’s struggle to claim a place for her generous heart in a secret-laden, sometimes loveless world.â€�, Livesey has pulled off the near-impossible task that the homage begs an author to do: create an original, fresh work that shines in its own light, while bringing an established, esteemed work to the attention of new readers, and showing off previously unseen facets to its fans…., In this modern day retelling of Jane Eyre - trade horses for private jets - novelist Margot Livesey pays homage to Bront's literary classic.
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SynopsisThe resonant story of a young woman's struggle to take charge of her own future, The Flight of Gemma Hardy is a modern take on a classic story--Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre--that will fascinate readers of the Gothic original and fans of modern literary fiction alike, with its lyrical prose, robust characters, and abundant compassion. Set in early 1960s Scotland, this breakout novel from award-winning author Margot Livesey is a tale of determination and spirit that, like The Three Weissmanns of Westport and A Thousand Acres, spins an unforgettable new story from threads of our shared, still-living literary past. "Gemma is real--it's as simple as that. And through her eyes we see step by step what it means . . . to take possession of one's own life." --David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, The resonant story of a young woman's struggle to take charge of her own future, The Flight of Gemma Hardy is a modern take on a classic story-Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre-that will fascinate readers of the Gothic original and fans of modern literary fiction alike, with its lyrical prose, robust characters, and abundant compassion. Set in early 1960s Scotland, this breakout novel from award-winning author Margot Livesey is a tale of determination and spirit that, like The Three Weissmanns of Westport and A Thousand Acres, spins an unforgettable new story from threads of our shared, still-living literary past. "Gemma is real-it's as simple as that. And through her eyes we see step by step what it means . . . to take possession of one's own life." -David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, The resonant story of a young woman's struggle to take charge of her own future, The Flight of Gemma Hardy is a modern take on a classic story--Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre --that will fascinate readers of the Gothic original and fans of modern literary fiction alike, with its lyrical prose, robust characters, and abundant compassion. Set in early 1960s Scotland, this breakout novel from award-winning author Margot Livesey is a tale of determination and spirit that, like The Three Weissmanns of Westport and A Thousand Acres , spins an unforgettable new story from threads of our shared, still-living literary past. "Gemma is real--it's as simple as that. And through her eyes we see step by step what it means . . . to take possession of one's own life." --David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, The resonant story of a young woman's struggle to take charge of her own future, The Flight of Gemma Hardy is a modern take on a classic story--Charlotte Bront 's Jane Eyre --that will fascinate readers of the Gothic original and fans of modern literary fiction alike, with its lyrical prose, robust characters, and abundant compassion. Set in early 1960s Scotland, this breakout novel from award-winning author Margot Livesey is a tale of determination and spirit that, like The Three Weissmanns of Westport and A Thousand Acres , spins an unforgettable new story from threads of our shared, still-living literary past. "Gemma is real--it's as simple as that. And through her eyes we see step by step what it means . . . to take possession of one's own life." --David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
LC Classification NumberPR9199.3.L563F58
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