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1999 novel by Gay Walley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Strings Attached is a 1999 novel by Gay Walley. It is the author's first novel. It was published by University Press of Mississippi. The book was a finalist for the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Prize.[1]
Author | Gay Walley |
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Genre | Novel |
Publisher | University Press of Mississippi |
Publication date | November 1, 1999 |
Pages | 197 |
ISBN | 1-57806-199-7 |
OCLC | 41284968 |
The New York Times Book Review said the book's non-linear narrative "offers possibilities for the evocation of a ravaged psyche, yet in this novel the result is an almost complete lack of narrative tension. The sequencing reflects neither chronology nor emotional logic".[2] Library Journal said it possessed "memorable style and strong character development [that] weave a heartfelt story that will be remembered by all readers".[1] Booklist said it is a "curious book to read – satisfying, certainly, for the evocative quality of the writing but unsatisfying in what is left out of the story. However, this book is well worth reading".[3]
Publishers Weekly found it "heavy-handed" whereas Kirkus Reviews said it was "intelligent and uncommonly sensitive".[4][5]
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