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The Crazyladies of Pearl Street : A Novel
The Crazyladies of Pearl Street A Novel
Author: Trevanian
Legendary writer Trevanian brings readers his most personal novel yet: a funny, deeply felt, often touching autobiographical novel destined to become a classic American coming-of-age story. — The place is Albany, New York. The year is 1936. Six-year-old Jean-Luc LaPointe, his little sister, and their spirited but vulnerable young mother have been...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781400080373
ISBN-10: 1400080371
Publication Date: 6/6/2006
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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A great read by a talented writer. Trevanian paints the slum-life he grows-up in, the eccentric ladies; some with eccentric behaviour,some with odd behavior like his mother, and others that appeared strange. All, the crazy ladies of Pearl Street, as they appeared in his eyes, perhaps a product of reality of life in the slum for some. However, Trevanian's slum experiences didn't limit him. He has a profound way of expressing himself with words. Trevanian spent much of his childhood reading, which perhaps enabled him to be the writer he bacame. This was an enjoyable read for me. It gave insight into poverty, history relating to WWII, as well as enhancing my vocabulary....
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A great coming of age story and also a great trip down memory lane for those of us who are old enough to remember WWII and the years before. Although the ending does fall a bit flat, the book is well worth the read.
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the book is mostly a narrative of very detailed events that don't really seem to have much refference to a part of the story. details for the sake of details. they paint a nice picture, but it isn't coherent enough for me to enjoy.


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