Down Among the Gods Hb [Paperback]

Kate Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 1997

Two lonely people, a chance meeting at an adult education class, an almost instant attraction. But why do they keep misunderstanding each other? What is it that conspires to keep Jessie and Patrick apart? Their fate may rest in the hands of the Gods, dooming them to repeat their mistakes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Thompson's marriage of modern and ancient, real and imaginary is impressive...Kate Thompson has created something very special' Aisling Foster, TLS 'An extraordinary new British author' BOOKSELLER 'An original and funny take on the eternal conundrum of why relationships go wrong' SUNDAY TIMES 'Highly original and quirky but ultimately disconcerting, in a Homeric kind of way.' U MAGAZINE 'An intelligent, imaginative twist to modern romance.' SCOTSMAN 'This is a truly original London romance that makes one think twice about the causes of relationship havoc.' MS LONDON WEEKLY 'Thompson writes well, with more than a touch of irony.' WOMAN'S NEWS IRELAND --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

The perfect ingredients for a contemporary love story: two lonely people, a chance meeting at a life drawing class, an almost instant attraction. But why do Jessie and Patrick keep misunderstanding each other? What is it that conspires to keep them apart? Down Among the Gods is an urban romance with a difference — an extraordinary, disquieting tale. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Virago (November 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860493491
• ISBN-13: 978-1860493492
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces

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