Miranda Cowley Heller
Author of The Paper Palace
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- Canonical name
- Cowley Heller, Miranda
- Birthdate
- 20th century
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- New York, New York, USA
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A beautifully written contemporary novel. A memorable read about family and forbidden love.
On a perfect August morning, Elle Bishop heads out for a swim in the pond below 'The Paper Palace' - her family's holiday home in Cape Cod. As she dives beneath the water, she relives the passionate encounter she had the night before, against the side of the house that knows all her darkest secrets, while her husband and mother chatted to their guests inside...
So begins a story that unfolds over twenty-four hours and fifty years, as Elle's shocking betrayal leads her to a life-changing decision.
I really enjoyed this novel as its well written and descriptive. A character driven story with a beautiful sense of time and place. I especially loved the ending. I will refrain from going into detail as this is one that needs to be read and discussed. I feel I should warn readers that the story does contain descriptions of rape and incest that may make for uncomfortable reading for some readers.
I do think this would make a terrific book club discussion read as plenty to discuss here.… (more)
On a perfect August morning, Elle Bishop heads out for a swim in the pond below 'The Paper Palace' - her family's holiday home in Cape Cod. As she dives beneath the water, she relives the passionate encounter she had the night before, against the side of the house that knows all her darkest secrets, while her husband and mother chatted to their guests inside...
So begins a story that unfolds over twenty-four hours and fifty years, as Elle's shocking betrayal leads her to a life-changing decision.
I really enjoyed this novel as its well written and descriptive. A character driven story with a beautiful sense of time and place. I especially loved the ending. I will refrain from going into detail as this is one that needs to be read and discussed. I feel I should warn readers that the story does contain descriptions of rape and incest that may make for uncomfortable reading for some readers.
I do think this would make a terrific book club discussion read as plenty to discuss here.… (more)
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- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 51
- ISBNs
- 31
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- 7
This book just wasn't for me. I found it very slow, and I just couldn't get into it.