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Benny & Shrimp
Benny Shrimp
Author: Katarina Mazetti, Sarah Death (Translator)
An international sensation, this addictively readable tale asks the question: Why is it so impossible to get a relationship between two middle-aged misfits to work? The answer lies in the story of Shrimp, a young widowed librarian with a sharp intellect and a home so tidy that her jam jars are in alphabetical order; Benny, a gentle, overworked m...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780143115991
ISBN-10: 0143115995
Publication Date: 7/28/2009
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 47 ratings
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4
What an adorable gem of a book! I just loved it. The book alternates between the man's view (Benny) of the relationship and the women's view (Shrimp). Just delightful and hilarious.
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A charming delightful book. Loved the way it was written (in mans view then womans view) you couldn't wait to see what each one felt. Read in the back author is writing a sequel; hope so as the ending made me want more. Being Norwegian I enjoyed the fact that the author
wrote this as a Swedish love story. A quick read & a feel good book.
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A good read and a likable story.
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Very interesting the back and forth of the two characters.


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