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The Doubtful Guest Hardcover – June 15, 1998

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  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Reissue edition (June 15, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0151003130
  • ISBN-13: 978-0151003136
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.3 x 4.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This story in poem form amuses me greatly, as I have an odd tenant in my house who has been with me for 14 years and has behaviors that remind me of the creature in the tale. I showed it to him and he laughed uproariously. The writing is quite clever, smacks of truth, and rhymes nicely.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful By Dr H on July 29, 2014
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"Quirky" barely begins to describe the work of Edward Gorey who, for much of his productive life was suspected of being Victorian, British, or dead. Gorey (who passed away in 2000) was none of these, but he did very much create his own world, and "The Doubtful Guest" is as good a place as any to begin exploring it. His work is a little difficult to describe in words other than his own. Some idea of the content may be gleaned from the diminutive scarved and sneakered furry creature on the cover, and this line from the end of the story:

"It came seventeen years ago, and to this day,
it has shown no intention of going away."

Enjoy.
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By willa on May 21, 2015
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it was unique and fun to read.. i love dark humor and this meets my expectations
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By pg on January 21, 2015
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This is hilarious and a simply must have for every kid. You can read it to them or read with them it at any age it is just great for a few laughs every time.
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Awesome. I love how he carries off things to drop into the pond.
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By Saba Tov on February 28, 2015
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Another great Gorey book.
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By Gloria M. Aguado on January 17, 2015
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interesting in a good way.
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By Julia on November 18, 2014
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We love Gorey...I find this the perfect bedtime story for my slightly macabre-minded grandchildren....
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