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The Country Life
The Country Life
Author: Rachel Cusk
Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them--as au pair to their irascible son Martin--is undeniably low. What could possibly have driven her to leave her home, job, and life in London for such rural ignomi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312198480
ISBN-10: 0312198485
Publication Date: 1/1999
Pages: 341
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Picador USA
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed The Country Life on + 77 more book reviews
Unsettling novel that does not seem sure what it wants to be--light romance, deep dark psychological trauma, dastardly schemings....which is it?!
harmony85 avatar reviewed The Country Life on + 982 more book reviews
I thought this book was so-so, but not what I expected.
reviewed The Country Life on + 195 more book reviews
a serious subtle farce..very enjoyable


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