Lila: An Oprah's Book Club Pick by Marilynne Robinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lila by Marilynne Robinson Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in one of the most acclaimed novels of 2014 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister and widower, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the days of suffering that preceded her newfound security.Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood of itinerant work. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand-to-mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a lucky knife to protect them. But despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life is laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to harmonize the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves.Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Marilynne Robinsons Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Orange Prize-winning Home, LILA is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence. Back Cover Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church - the only available shelter from the rain - and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and together they crafted a life on the run, living hand-to-mouth with nothing but a lucky knife to protect them. But despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life is laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to harmonize the life of her makeshift family with the gentle worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Her questioning books express wonder: they are enlightening, in the best sense, passionately contesting our facile, recycled understanding of ourselves and of our world Sarah Churchwell, Guardian Lila is the work of an exceptional novelist at the peak of her capacity Rowan Williams, New Statesman A sumptuous, graceful, and ultimately life-affirming novel James Kidd, Independent on Sunday Robinson brings [the story] to pulsating life in prose of great and luminous beauty . . . a book that leaves the reader feeling what can only be called exaltation Neel Mukherjee, Independent Flap WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church - the only available shelter from the rain - and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. Robinson is frequently named as one of Americas most significant writers ... Her questioning books express wonder: they are enlightening, in the best sense, passionately contesting our facile, recycled understanding of ourselves and of our world Sarah Churchwell, Guardian Lila is the work of an exceptional novelist at the peak of her capacity Rowan Williams, New Statesman A sumptuous, graceful, and ultimately life-affirming novel James Kidd, Independent on Sunday Great and luminous beauty . . . a book that leaves the reader feeling what can only be called exaltation Neel Mukherjee, Independent Author Biography Marilynne Robinson was born in 1947. Her first novel, Housekeeping (1981) received the PEN/Hemingway award for best first novel as well as being nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Gilead won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and Home won the Orange Prize. She lives in Iowa. Review Robinson brings [the story] to pulsating life in prose of great and luminous beauty . . . a book that leaves the reader feeling what can only be called exaltation - IndependentThis third novel in the sequence is, in many ways, the most adventurous of all . . . Lila is the work of an exceptional novelist at the peak of her capacity - New StatesmanRobinson has made a world so palpable and full that each book can stand alone...Taken together, these books will surely be known as one of the great achievements of contemporary literature - ObserverHer questioning books express wonder: they are enlightening, in the best sense, passionately contesting our facile, recycled understanding of ourselves and of our world - Guardian Prizes Winner of American National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction 2015 (UK) Long-listed for Warwick Prize for Writing 2015 (UK) Long-listed for Man Booker Prize 2015 (UK) Long-listed for International Dublin Literary Award 2016 (UK) Long Description WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD AN OPRAHS BOOK CLUB PICK Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church - theonly available shelter from the rain - and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. One of the greatest living novelists BRYAN APPLEYARD, SUNDAY TIMES Robinson is frequently named as one of Americas most significant writers . . . Her questioning books express wonder: they are enlightening, in the best sense, passionately contesting our facile, recycled understanding of ourselves and of our world SARAH CHURCHWELL, GUARDIAN The work of an exceptional novelist ROWAN WILLIAMS, NEW STATESMAN A sumptuous, graceful and ultimately life-affirming novel JAMES KIDD, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY Great and luminous beauty . . . a book that leaves the reader feeling what can only be called exaltation NEEL MUKHERJEE, INDEPENDENT Review Quote Robinson brings [the story] to pulsating life in prose of great and luminous beauty . . . a book that leaves the reader feeling what can only be called exaltation - IndependentThis third novel in the sequence is, in many ways, the most adventurous of all . . . Lila is the work of an exceptional novelist at the peak of her capacity - New StatesmanRobinson has made a world so palpable and full that each book can stand alone...Taken together, these books will surely be known as one of the great achievements of contemporary literature - ObserverHer questioning books express wonder: they are enlightening, in the best sense, passionately contesting our facile, recycled understanding of ourselves and of our world - Guardian Promotional "Headline" Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in one of the most acclaimed novels of 2014 Description for Sales People Lila is a masterpiece and a Great American Novel to compare with Roth, Franzen and Updike Details ISBN1844088820 Author Marilynne Robinson Pages 272 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2015 ISBN-10 1844088820 ISBN-13 9781844088829 Format Paperback Imprint Virago Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Language English Audience General/Trade Publication Date 2015-10-01 UK Release Date 2015-10-01 Subtitle An Oprahs Book Club Pick NZ Release Date 2015-09-28 AU Release Date 2015-09-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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