A Bad Man Is Easy to Find [Paperback]

M. J. Verlaine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1990

M.J. Verlaine explores the world of the New York woman and her men in a series of interlocking stories that are by turns witty, sexy, and surprising. Young women struggle to maintain their self-respect and sense of fun while caught up in the daily war for survival that could only happen in the world's capital of fame, money, and romance.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Eleven interlocking stories explore the lives of several New York City women and men. " New Yorker writer Verlaine is a savvy new voice in 'slaves of New York' territory," PW stated. "Verlaine superbly catches the flash and dash of 'the city whose stories never end,' while universalizing its denizens' drive for survival and love."
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

These intertwined stories about "the New York woman" and her options will appeal to women of all ages. Verlaine's characters sometimes make surprising choices in their quest for "significant others." However, according to Ruth Ann's matchmaking Aunt Sophie, it's simple: "You must find a good man"; everything else is extra. Skillfully drawing delightfully human women, Verlaine creates a richly varied group--creative Ruth Ann, whose boyfriends are consistently unsuitable; compulsive, perceptive Teresa, the librarian who finally gains self-confidence; Brenda, free-lance photographer who teaches Metropolitan Style; and, best of all, Mamie the Bag Lady, whose perceptions are just slightly askew. Many of these stories first appeared in The New Yorker, which has first serial rights--a bonus for the magazine's readers.
- Ellen R. Cohen, Rockville, Md.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: St Martins Pr (November 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312050615
• ISBN-13: 978-0312050610
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,668,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service, January 28, 2009

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Charles H. Lyngar Jr. "chl" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Bad Man Is Easy to Find (Paperback)

I had the book in my hands in four days. It was, as advertized, a brand new copy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars what happened to this author?, April 15, 2002

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Cut to the Quick (Winston-Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Bad Man Is Easy to Find (Hardcover)

beautifully written, funny, still relevant - I wonder what happened to MJ Verlaine.