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Chargement... A Celibate Seasonpar Carol Shields, Blanche Howard (Auteur)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. I haven’t read any books by these two writers before nor have I read a book in this format before. I was a little uncertain as to whether I would enjoy it, but I did. The story was carried forward by the letter writing in a sharp and descriptive manner and I found it interesting that Jock and Chas kept each other involved in their respective experiences whilst they were living apart. I felt the story got a little bogged down in the middle of the book and was relieved when it picked up as the problems of being apart started to appear. That said, it was an interesting commentary on the pressures on marriage (or relationship) that can appear if a couple have to spend time apart for a lengthy time. I think it also clearly demonstrated that letter writing can be a more successful form of communication than telephone calls etc. in this kind of separation because it enabled Jock and Chas to set out their worries and eventually solve them. Beautifully written novel told through letters between husband (Chas) and wife (Jocelyn/Jock) separated due to job circumstances. Their deep love and long history are evident in the letters but the separation soon takes its toll on their long-held values and commitment. Also explores themes of feminism and masculinity, poverty and wealth. Greatly enjoyed; strongly recommended. Carol Shields and Blanche Howard collaborated on this epistolary novel that narrates the separation of a couple due to her taking a positon in Ottawa. Her unemployed husband stays in B.C. with their two teenaged children, and they communicate through letters with an occasional phone call and visit. It is interesting to see the breakdown in communication expressed through their writing. Misunderstandings, slights and arguments becoming increasingly frequent as they weather their "celibate season." I would happily read a shopping list written by Carol Shields, one of my favorite authors. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
In an original collaboration two award-winning authors, Carol Shields and Blanche Howard, have written an immensely enjoyable novel which give us both sides of a story about the breakdown of traditional roles, rules and communication in a marriage. A CELIBATE SEASON is the story of a married couple, Jocelyn and Charles, (Jock and Chas) and their self-imposed separation of ten months when Jock accepts a job in a city more than three thousand miles away from her family. As "breadwinner" and suddenly "single" again Jock is confronted with local politics, loneliness and advances from the opposite sex. Meanwhile back at home, Chas, an unemployed architect, is now a "single parent" who has to reacquaint himself with his teenage children, Mia and Greg, learn to run a household and shift his career priorities. Throw in an attractive young housekeeper, a mother-in-law who enjoys her wine, a touch of teenage angst, some unexpected home renovations and a disastrous Christmas dinner and you have modern family life. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Probably the most realistic argument Chas & Jock have is about money. Chas is an unemployed architect, taking care of their two children while Jock is the money maker. Chas can't pay the furnace repair bill while Jock frets about needing a new dress for a House of Commons reception. ( )