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Family and FriendsIn an ambitious departure from her usual form, Anita Brookner expands her canvas in Family and Friends to create a richly textured novel about the life of a wealthy Jewish family in London, focusing on the generation that came to maturity between the two World Wars. Presiding over the Dorn household is the formidable Sofka, an elegant and circumspect widow who watches as her four children find their way into adulthood. Frederick, the sybaritic eldest
In an ambitious departure from her usual form, Anita Brookner expands her canvas in Family and Friends to create a richly textured novel about the life of a wealthy Jewish family in London, focusing on the generation that came to maturity between the two World Wars. Presiding over the Dorn household is the formidable Sofka, an elegant and circumspect widow who watches as her four children find their way into adulthood. Frederick, the sybaritic eldest son, escapes to the comforts of the Riviera while stern, dutiful Alfred runs the family business and burns with unrealized longings; Betty--pleasure-loving, vain, and selfish--makes her ambitious way from Paris to Hollywood, leaving her dreamy, passive sister Mimi to languish at home. A brilliant social novel of lost innocence and the complex nature of family bonds, Family and Friends meticulously portrays the emotional cost of everyday life.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 01/12/1998
ISBN: 9780679781646
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.19w x 0.57d
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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
★★★★★ 5
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i cant wait to read it!!!!!
It came in great condition just like the ones I bought in australia
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2009
★★★★★ 3
not as funny as others
the other simpsons libary of wisdom books are better. but still a fun read and good for the price. Moe
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
★★★★★ 5
A heartwarming treasure!
Format: Hardcover
This book is so beautifully illustrated and full of warmth and heart. The story is delightful, and the artwork perfectly captures the magic on every page. A true gem that both kids and adults will love. Highly recommend!!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A book that Grandmother, mothers, and children will love
Format: Hardcover
This is a lovely, lilting description of a day in the life of one family. Thoughtfully written with beautiful illustrations, it's a delight to read. The best part is how gentle and understanding it is of real life adventures/problems. I can't wait to read it to my grandchildren!
Thank-you Bee Johnson for sharing with us, we're all richer for it, especially the children.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024