Título: The Irresistible Henry House
Autor: Lisa Grunwald
Sinopse: Clever and accomplished . . . A little Irving, a little Doctorow, a little Winston Groom[The Irresistible Henry House] is storytelling for story lovers; realism with an enchanting touch of fairy tale.Newsday Sweeps along with such page-turning vitality that [Henrys] story is indeed irresistible. [Grade:] AEntertainment Weekly In this captivating novel, bestselling author Lisa Grunwald gives us the sweeping tale of an irresistible hero and the many women who love him. In the middle of the twentieth century, in a home economics program at a prominent university, orphaned babies are being used to teach mothering skills to young women. For Henry House, raised in these unlikely circumstances, finding real love and learning to trust will prove to be the work of a lifetime. From his earliest days as a practice baby through his adult adventures in 1960s New York City, Disneys Burbank studios, and the delirious world of the Beatles London, Henry remains handsome, charming, universally adoredbut unable to return the affections of the many women who try to lay claim to his heart. It is not until Henry comes face-to-face with the truths of his past that he finds a chance for real love. Praise for The Irresistible Henry House Like T. S. Garp, Forrest Gump or Benjamin Button, Henry House, the hero of Grunwalds imaginative take on a little-known aspect of American academic life, has an unusual upbringing. Grunwald nails the era just as she ingeniously uses Henry and the women in his life to illuminate the heady rush of sexual freedom (and confusion) that signifi ed mid-century life.Publishers Weekly (starred review, Pick of the Week) A smart, enjoyable read that will leave you with a pleasing thought: Even for guys who just arent that into anyone, theres hope.People Truly extraordinary . . . Get ready for a story, an adventure, and a cast of characters youll never forget.Liz Smith Imaginatively picaresque and often gut-wrenching.O: The Oprah Magazine Grunwalds novel runs parallel to perfection.Chicago Sun-Times
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “The Irresistible Henry House”, de Lisa Grunwald, publicado pela editora Random House Trade Paperbacks, em 2011 e com 450 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Páginas: 450
Ano: 2011
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0812973224
ISBN13: 9780812973228
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Random House Trade Paperbacks costumam oferecer narrativas densas e envolventes, que transitam entre o suspense psicológico, a história reimaginada e o ensaio reflexivo. O catálogo traz desde thrillers que exploram perseguições implacáveis e mistérios criminais até biografias e relatos históricos que iluminam personagens e eventos marcantes com detalhes minuciosos. A linguagem varia do tom tenso e urgente ao didático e analítico, com obras que também investigam processos mentais e sociais, como o aprendizado e a moralidade. Há ainda espaço para ficções que mesclam aventura e especulação filosófica, além de narrativas que exploram relações humanas complexas em contextos contemporâneos ou históricos.
