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Letters from Cicely: A Northern Exposure Book [Paperback]

Ellis Weiner (Author)

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Publication Date: July 1, 2002

CBS TV's Northern Exposure is a hit nationwide--and now, following the success of Pocket's Twin Peaks books, comes Letters from Cicely. It is a candid and insightful look into the world of Cicely, Alaska, where life borders on the eccentric and comforts are scarce. Features personal and private correspondence between the quirky cast of characters from the show. ( Biography)

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Product Details

Paperback: 218 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books; Original edition (July 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0671777351
ISBN-13: 978-0671777357
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Warm, funny, definitely a feel-good book for NX fans., October 21, 1998

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Letters from Cicely is a great way to revisit those wonderfully eccentric Cicelians, especially now that the show has been relegated to the hinterlands of re-run TV. The premise of the book is that the whole town cannot sleep for months. The extra time on everyone's hands produces an out-break of letter writing. At first the strange sleeplessness produces no ill effects--no irritability, no loss of clarity. However, after a couple of months pulling all-nighters, things start to go hay-wire. Highly recommended for all who enjoy a good dose of art, philosophy, and a glimpse of life in a small Alaskan town.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is very disappointing., March 5, 1999

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I was so excited to get this book! I thought: at last, new adventures with my favorite characters! What a disappointment. Not only is the premise ridiculous, but the characters are written as caricatures of themselves. Joel is only barely recognizable; do you really think he would close a letter with "Yours in Chutzpah!"??? Would Chris end a note with "Supremely Conscious"??? Please. Don't hit us over the head with it! Another irritant is the fact that whenever Joel, Maurice, or Holling sends a letter to a place of business, the personal address reads "Gentlemen." The Northern Exposure series was always exploring issues of gender with thoughtfulness and insight, but this book simply reiterates the cultural undertones of sexism. If you're a real Northern Exposure fan, don't waste your time on this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Letters From Cicely, April 3, 2000

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A must read for any Northern Exposure Fan! I thoroughly enjoyed every page. It is a shame it wasn't a script for a two hour movie.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Letters from Cicely
First of all, let me confess; I have not watched Northern Exposure. I've heard friends and family rave about how awesome it is, but since it never comes on TV (anyone know a... Read more

Published 4 months ago by StarReviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't mess up the music...
Sorry, a little inside joke there for fans of the series. Let us start out this review right:

Dear Northern Exposure Fan,

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Published on July 22, 2009 by Michael Valdivielso

3.0 out of 5 stars Cheeseball, but readable
I *HEART* Northern Exposure, so I knew I needed to read this book- even if some of the reviews were unfavorable. Read more

Published on April 7, 2009 by GingerBecks

5.0 out of 5 stars very clever
This is a fantastic collection of letters. Any fan of the series will really enjoy this book, and even someone who has never seen the show can get a feel for the characters and... Read more

Published on December 13, 2008 by S. H. Jolly

5.0 out of 5 stars Standing Ovation
If you are an NX fan, you have to read this......5 stars, standing ovation, my hands are sore from clapping.....loved it...took me back to my NX characters. Read more

Published on November 26, 2008 by Traildog

4.0 out of 5 stars More adventures in Cicely.
After spending many years wallowing in the fact that I was never going to get a new adventure with my friends in Cicely, Alaska, I come across this great book. Read more

Published on January 14, 2008 by Cheryl Andrey

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Lost Episode"
For those of you who are true 'fans' of Northern Exposure, this book is definitely a must have! This book is as quirky as the original series. Read more

Published on December 10, 2004 by W. Hale

5.0 out of 5 stars It's great!!
After reading this book I am really homesick for the televisionseries. In the Netherlands N.E. wasn't popular at all, they didn't even show all of the episodes! Read more

Published on April 21, 1998 by Josine van Bunge-Str�rmann

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