Items related to Arlington Park
Synopsis
Book by Cusk, Rachel
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Set in a moderately posh suburb of London, acclaimed British novelist Rachel Cusk's Arlington Park is a captivating exploration of how the simple act of living can become an excruciating exercise in self-deprivation, hypocrisy, and desperation. Set over the course of a single day, the novel follows a group of young mothers who feel both anger at the husbands who seemingly imprisoned them in a world of minivans and coffee klatches, and resignation about the fates they seem destined to fulfill.
While Arlington Park may deal in toddlers and tater tots, it is certainly not another generic Mommy Lit clone. Cusk is a skilled writer, and in her hands, a dreary lunch at the mall food court is transformed into "lost property, but for people." As the day progresses, we watch as Juliet chops her hair off in a small, if meaningless act of rebellion, Amanda stifles a burning desire to scream at a neighbor's kid for ruining her white sofa, Maisie blames her parents for not loving her enough while throwing her daughter's lunchbox at the kitchen wall, and Christine stuffs chicken breasts while silently cursing her husband for spending too much time getting ready for a dinner party. In each scene, the oppressiveness is almost unbearable, prompting readers to practically beg these women to flee as far and as fast as is humanely possible.
Of course, in driving her readers to the edge of frustration and outrage, Cusk succeeds in creating a novel that penetrates deeper than most. Still, after turning the last page, you might find yourself reaching for a little Mommy Lit candy to take the edge off. --Gisele Toueg
About the Author
Née en 1967, Rachel Cusk vit à Brighton. En 2003, le magazine Granta la cite parmi les vingt meilleurs auteurs anglais. Publié en 2006, Arlington Park est nominé pour l’Orange Prize for Fiction 2007.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThorndike Pr
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0786294493
- ISBN 13 9780786294497
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages375
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Arlington Park
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. LARGE PRINT. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP65513988
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. LARGE PRINT. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 16173392-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. LARGE PRINT. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP15823790
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Seller Inventory # G0786294493I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Seller Inventory # G0786294493I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00082292654
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006328835
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR007514891
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. LARGE PRINT. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 16173392-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Arlington Park (Thorndike Reviewers' Choice)
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M00786294493-V
Quantity: 1 available