Babe in Paradise: Fiction

By Marisa Silver

Book Overview

The unforgettable characters of Babe in Paradise--an aging stunt man, a chauffeur, and a voice-over actor among them--live on the periphery of Los Angeles's allure, outside its glamour and success. Marisa Silver's singular voice makes us care deeply about their everyday desperations and hard-won hopes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393323846
• ISBN13: 9780393323849
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

sheila who loves to read

I absolutely loved this book and everything this bright new author has written. She is a marvelous writer with a fresh voice. I especially loved her novel, "The God of Wars". If you enjoy Richard Russo, Roxanna Robinson or Wally Lamb, this is the book and the author for you.

Compelling and Fiercely Honest Writer

The joy of reading Marisa Silver's short stories comes from never knowing what the next one will bring. She reminds me of a brilliant wizard, always conjuring up little surprises and NEVER resorting to the cliche. My suggestion is to read one story a day. You will feel like you have treated yourself to a nice surprise at the end of the day - but be forewarned. When you turn the last page, you will be sad that the journey is over.