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The Country Life
The Country Life
Author: Rachel Cusk
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year — Stella Benson answers a classified ad for an au pair, arriving in a tiny Sussex village that's home to a family that is slightly larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them is low and remote. It soon becomes clear that Stella falls short of ev...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312252809
ISBN-10: 0312252803
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
Pages: 341
Rating:
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Picador USA
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed The Country Life on + 77 more book reviews
Unsettling novel that does not seem sure what it wants to be--light romance, deep dark psychological trauma, dastardly schemings....which is it?!
harmony85 avatar reviewed The Country Life on + 982 more book reviews
I thought this book was so-so, but not what I expected.
reviewed The Country Life on + 195 more book reviews
a serious subtle farce..very enjoyable


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