Big Stone Gap: A Novel (Big Stone Gap Novels) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Adriana Trigiani (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Series: Big Stone Gap Novels | Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the tiny town of Big Stone Gap is home to some of the most charming eccentrics in the state. Ave Maria Mulligan is the town's self-proclaimed spinster, a thirty-five year old pharmacist with a "mountain girl's body and a flat behind." She lives an amiable life with good friends and lots of hobbies until the fateful day in 1978 when she suddenly discovers that she's not who she always thought she was. Before she can blink, Ave's fielding marriage proposals, fighting off greedy family members, organizing a celebration for visiting celebrities, and planning the trip of a lifetime—a trip that could change her view of the world and her own place in it forever. Brimming with humor and wise notions of small-town life, Big Stone Gap is a gem of a book with a giant heart. . . .


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Editorial Reviews

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“Delightfully quirky . . . Chock full of engaging, oddball characters and unexpected plot twists.”
–People (Book of the Week)

“AS COMFORTING AS A MUG OF CHAMOMILE TEA ON A RAINY SUNDAY.”
–The New York Times Book Review

“CHARMING . . . READERS WOULD DO WELL TO FALL INTO THE NEAREST EASY CHAIR AND SAVOR THE STORY.”
–USA Today


From the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Adriana Trigiani grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and now lives with her husband in New York City. In addition to being the bestselling author of Big Cherry Holler and Milk Glass Moon, she is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and documentary filmmaker. She has written the screenplay for the film version of Big Stone Gap, which she will also direct.


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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Random House Audio; Abridged edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739340352
• ISBN-13: 978-0739340356
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.1 x 5.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,815,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Stone Gap, January 24, 2008

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William Gonnella "rico3b" (Billerica, Ma) - See all my reviews
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It was a very down to earth, homespun type story, but also a coming of age story for the main character who was struggling with some serious issues in her life. Although not action packed, it was still very entertaining and uplifting. I really cared to find out what was going to happen each day as i listened on the way to and from work... Kudos to the author for a sharply written story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!, May 11, 2010

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This review is from: Big Stone Gap: A Novel (Big Stone Gap Novels) (Audio CD)

I love Adriani Trigiani, she writes so well. Listening on CD's when you are driving on a long trip, or even back and forth to work is a great way to travel. This book is very enjoyable. I recommend!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get this woman into speech class!, March 22, 2008

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C. Williams (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This is easily one of the worst books I've ever ever EVER read or listened to, and I go through about 10 books per month. Aside from the fact that Adriana Trigiani, who reads the book in the audio version, has a really, really bad lisp that makes it so you have to strain to figure out just what the heck she's even saying, the story is terrible. The characters are one-dimensional, and by the end of the book, I absolutely hated the main character. I have no idea how this kind of stuff gets published, and how on earth this author has a following. She's nearly as bad as Karen Kingsbury, which is maybe the meanest thing I've ever said.