Somebody's Fool: A novel by Richard Russo Paperback Book

Description: Somebody's Fool by Richard Russo NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls returns to North Bath, in upstate New York, and to the characters that captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers in his beloved best sellers Nobodys Fool and Everybodys Fool."Sumptuous, spirited . . . [Russo] paints a shining fresco of a working-class community..." —The New York Times • "Another instant classic, filled with Russos witty dialogue and warm understanding of human foibles." —People MagazineTen years after the death of the magnetic Donald "Sully" Sullivan, the town of North Bath is going through a major transition as it is annexed by its much wealthier neighbor, Schuyler Springs. Peter, Sullys son, is still grappling with his fathers tremendous legacy as well as his relationship to his own son, Thomas, wondering if he has been all that different a father than Sully was to him.Meanwhile, the towns newly consolidated police department falls into the hands of Charice Bond, after the resignation of Doug Raymer, the former North Bath police chief and Charices ex-lover. When a decomposing body turns up in the abandoned hotel situated between the two towns, Charice and Raymer are drawn together again and forced to address their complicated attraction to one another. Across town, Ruth, Sullys married ex-lover, and her daughter Janey struggle to understand Janeys daughter, Tina, and her growing obsession with Peters other son, Will. Amidst the turmoil, the towns residents speculate on the identity of the unidentified body, and wonder who among their number could have disappeared unnoticed.Infused with all the wry humor and shrewd observations that Russo is known for, Somebodys Fool is another classic from a modern master. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography RICHARD RUSSO is the author of nine novels, most recently Chances Are..., Everybodys Fool and That Old Cape Magic; two collections of stories; and the memoir Elsewhere. In 2002 he received the Pulitzer Prize for Empire Falls, which, like Nobodys Fool, won multiple awards for its screen adaptation, and in 2023 his novel Straight Man was adapted into the television series Lucky Hank. In 2017, he received Frances Grand Prix de Littérature Américaine. He lives in Portland, Maine. Review "Sumptuous, spirited . . . Regarding North Bath, Richard Russo saved his best for last . . . [Russo] paints a shining fresco of a working-class community, warts and all, a 30-year project come to fruition in this last, best book." —The New York Times "Another instant classic, filled with Russos witty dialogue and warm understanding of human foibles." —People Magazine"Russo is a genius at the way kids carry the flaws of their parents and then, despite their resentment, end up reenacting those same flaws on their own children." —The Washington Post"The Fool books nail that small town vibe, where everybody thinks they know everybodys elses business, and more importantly, cares about what happens to their neighbors . . . Fans of the previous two novels will enjoy reconnecting with familiar characters, from Ruth and her daughter Janay and granddaughter Tina, to Doug Raymer, no longer North Baths police chief and he-hopes-still-his-girlfriend Charice." –San Francisco Chronicle"Russos latest book has an engaging plot that sensitively and insightfully explores themes of grief and reconciliation . . . the relationships between the characters give this story an emotional depth that has an undeniable appeal." —Library Journal "A wise and witty drama of small-town life . . . delivering the generous humor, keen ear for dialogue, and deep appreciation for humanitys foibles that have endeared the author to his readers for decades. Though Sully is gone, his world is alive and well." –Publishers Weekly"Russos version of the good old-fashioned comic novel is the gold standard, full of heart and dexterous storytelling." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Russos beguiling art is the mastery of cloaking complex human emotions and conflicts in surprisingly simple guises, and he brings depths of pathos and wisdom to this Everyman microcosm by challenging its citizens in unlikely ways, only to have them emerge whole and even heroic. There have never been fools in Russos world, just lovely, relatable people navigating foolish situations." —Booklist (starred review) Details ISBN0593310977 Author Richard Russo Pages 464 Publisher Random House USA Inc Series North Bath Trilogy Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593310977 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-06-11 Imprint Vintage Books Subtitle A novel Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Series Number 3 Audience General US Release Date 2024-06-11 DEWEY 813.54 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160390998;

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