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Synopsis
Emily Lime lives in the Brooklyn community of Williamsburg, home of painters, sculptors, photographers, little old ladies, a terrifying rapist, Polish dentists--and Marcus Mead, Emily's dog-walker. Emily and Marcus share not only a love of animals but a fascination with palindromes, Scrabble, crosswords, and word games of all kinds. Emily would like to share more, but not only is Marcus 15 years younger than she, but his father is Emily's definitely weird and possibly criminal ex-husband, Hart. And Hart has made a deal with Marcus: find a way to do away with Emily Lime, and they'll both get rich. Marcus is appalled, and knows he has to find a way to save Emily from Hart's greedy machinations. As Marcus and Emily make their way through life--hanging with their friends, caring for their colorful collection of pets, trying to make a living in a difficult city, hoping to stay afloat in difficult times--they manage to find hope, love, community, and a lot more in the dingy streets of Williamsburg.
| Size | | Length: | 273 pages | | Height: | 7.8 in | | Width: | 4.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 8.8 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "Emily Lime is walking up Bedford Avenue."
Industry Reviews
"Likable caper by Florey about a convivial set of Brooklyn artists....A pleasant and well-made tale...."
Kirkus (06/15/2004)
"[E[ntanglements abound in this utterly charming tale of unlikely love. With a nod to its palindrome title and chapter headings, Florey's smart, funny romance can be summed up in one word: wow."
Booklist - Carol Haggas (06/01/2004)
"[A] witty, charming eighth novel....Perhaps the strongest character in the novel...is ...Williamsburg....The author's sure way with setting redeems flashbacks to Marcus's rural Pennsylvania childhood, which could have been cutely cloying tidbits about a bookish boy and his hippie mom, but instead offer sweet, sharp insights into a 'bewilderingly different' boy. Florey doesn't serve up obvious plot lines, and the novel's unexpected ending satisfies. [A] clever, engrossing book...[A] light, winning read."
Publishers Weekly (07/26/2004)
"Florey's book is a true pleasure to read, leading readers into a world that delights in daydreams, good friends, and comforts like a happy dog and a cup of hot tea on a fall day. SOLOS feels real, maybe because it consists of characters who could never be plastic. They are nerdy, bright, strange and ebullient. After racing through this addictive and loveable book, readers will be searching for other Florey material."
FreeWilliamsburg.com - Meg Blackburn (09/01/2004)
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