Narrator Cassandra Campbell never deviates from a lively presentation that depicts the complexities of love and marriage. As the novel’s omniscient narrator, her steady, velvety voice captures the story’s numerous situational ironies and perfectly embodies its vivid characters. After 10 years of marriage to his loquacious second wife, Audra, Graham finds himself observing her with a curious mix of acceptance and dismay, which Campbell captures in a tone that highlights his moments of exasperation. With a high pitch and fast pace, Campbell bring out Audra’s hilarious “no-filter” chattiness and outlandish antics. Audra’s personality is contrasted with that of Elspeth, Graham’s steady, quiet, soft-spoken ex-wife. Overall, Campbell’s delightful performance filled with heart and humor. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
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An uproarious*novel ("Both heart-piercing and, crucially, very funny."*-Louise Erdrich,*The New York Times)*from the celebrated author of Single, Carefree, Mellow about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken.
When Graham Cavanaugh divorced his first wife it was to marry his girlfriend, Audra, a woman as irrepressible as she is spontaneous and fun. But, Graham learns, life with Audra can also be exhausting, constantly interrupted by chatty phone calls, picky-eater houseguests, and invitations to weddings of people he's never met. Audra firmly believes that through the sheer force of her personality she can overcome the most socially challenging interactions, shepherding her son through awkward playdates and origami club, and even deciding to establish a friendship with Graham's first wife, Elspeth.* Graham isn't sure he understands why Audra longs to be friends with the woman he divorced. After all, former spouses are hard to categorize-are they enemies, old flames, or just people you know really, really well? And as Graham and Audra share dinners, holidays, and late glasses of wine with his first wife he starts to wonder: How can anyone love two such different women? Did I make the right choice? Is there a right choice? A hilarious and rueful debut novel of love, marriage, infidelity, and origami, Standard Deviation*never deviates from the superb.
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NPR's Guide to Great Reads
The Washington Post's 50 Notable Works of Fiction of the Year
Minnesota Public Radio's The Best Books to Give and Get: Fiction Picks of the Year
An uproarious*novel ("Both heart-piercing and, crucially, very funny."*-Louise Erdrich,*The New York Times)*from the celebrated author of Single, Carefree, Mellow about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken.
When Graham Cavanaugh divorced his first wife it was to marry his girlfriend, Audra, a woman as irrepressible as she is spontaneous and fun. But, Graham learns, life with Audra can also be exhausting, constantly interrupted by chatty phone calls, picky-eater houseguests, and invitations to weddings of people he's never met. Audra firmly believes that through the sheer force of her personality she can overcome the most socially challenging interactions, shepherding her son through awkward playdates and origami club, and even deciding to establish a friendship with Graham's first wife, Elspeth.* Graham isn't sure he understands why Audra longs to be friends with the woman he divorced. After all, former spouses are hard to categorize-are they enemies, old flames, or just people you know really, really well? And as Graham and Audra share dinners, holidays, and late glasses of wine with his first wife he starts to wonder: How can anyone love two such different women? Did I make the right choice? Is there a right choice? A hilarious and rueful debut novel of love, marriage, infidelity, and origami, Standard Deviation*never deviates from the superb.
Standard Deviation: A novel
TheSkimm's Best of Skimm Reads
NPR's Guide to Great Reads
The Washington Post's 50 Notable Works of Fiction of the Year
Minnesota Public Radio's The Best Books to Give and Get: Fiction Picks of the Year
An uproarious*novel ("Both heart-piercing and, crucially, very funny."*-Louise Erdrich,*The New York Times)*from the celebrated author of Single, Carefree, Mellow about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken.
When Graham Cavanaugh divorced his first wife it was to marry his girlfriend, Audra, a woman as irrepressible as she is spontaneous and fun. But, Graham learns, life with Audra can also be exhausting, constantly interrupted by chatty phone calls, picky-eater houseguests, and invitations to weddings of people he's never met. Audra firmly believes that through the sheer force of her personality she can overcome the most socially challenging interactions, shepherding her son through awkward playdates and origami club, and even deciding to establish a friendship with Graham's first wife, Elspeth.* Graham isn't sure he understands why Audra longs to be friends with the woman he divorced. After all, former spouses are hard to categorize-are they enemies, old flames, or just people you know really, really well? And as Graham and Audra share dinners, holidays, and late glasses of wine with his first wife he starts to wonder: How can anyone love two such different women? Did I make the right choice? Is there a right choice? A hilarious and rueful debut novel of love, marriage, infidelity, and origami, Standard Deviation*never deviates from the superb.
NPR's Guide to Great Reads
The Washington Post's 50 Notable Works of Fiction of the Year
Minnesota Public Radio's The Best Books to Give and Get: Fiction Picks of the Year
An uproarious*novel ("Both heart-piercing and, crucially, very funny."*-Louise Erdrich,*The New York Times)*from the celebrated author of Single, Carefree, Mellow about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken.
When Graham Cavanaugh divorced his first wife it was to marry his girlfriend, Audra, a woman as irrepressible as she is spontaneous and fun. But, Graham learns, life with Audra can also be exhausting, constantly interrupted by chatty phone calls, picky-eater houseguests, and invitations to weddings of people he's never met. Audra firmly believes that through the sheer force of her personality she can overcome the most socially challenging interactions, shepherding her son through awkward playdates and origami club, and even deciding to establish a friendship with Graham's first wife, Elspeth.* Graham isn't sure he understands why Audra longs to be friends with the woman he divorced. After all, former spouses are hard to categorize-are they enemies, old flames, or just people you know really, really well? And as Graham and Audra share dinners, holidays, and late glasses of wine with his first wife he starts to wonder: How can anyone love two such different women? Did I make the right choice? Is there a right choice? A hilarious and rueful debut novel of love, marriage, infidelity, and origami, Standard Deviation*never deviates from the superb.
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BN ID: | 2940169064179 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 05/23/2017 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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