A Bad Man Is Easy to Find - Softcover

Verlaine, M. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312050615 ISBN 13: 9780312050610

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 1990

Synopsis

M.J. Verlaine explores the world of the New York woman and her men in a series of interlocking stories that are by turns witty, sexy, and surprising. Young women struggle to maintain their self-respect and sense of fun while caught up in the daily war for survival that could only happen in the world's capital of fame, money, and romance.

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From Library Journal

These intertwined stories about "the New York woman" and her options will appeal to women of all ages. Verlaine's characters sometimes make surprising choices in their quest for "significant others." However, according to Ruth Ann's matchmaking Aunt Sophie, it's simple: "You must find a good man"; everything else is extra. Skillfully drawing delightfully human women, Verlaine creates a richly varied group--creative Ruth Ann, whose boyfriends are consistently unsuitable; compulsive, perceptive Teresa, the librarian who finally gains self-confidence; Brenda, free-lance photographer who teaches Metropolitan Style; and, best of all, Mamie the Bag Lady, whose perceptions are just slightly askew. Many of these stories first appeared in The New Yorker, which has first serial rights--a bonus for the magazine's readers.
- Ellen R. Cohen, Rockville, Md.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly

Eleven interlocking stories explore the lives of several New York City women and men. " New Yorker writer Verlaine is a savvy new voice in 'slaves of New York' territory," PW stated. "Verlaine superbly catches the flash and dash of 'the city whose stories never end,' while universalizing its denizens' drive for survival and love."
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0312050615
• ISBN 13: 9780312050610
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256