Since the publication of her 1998 novel, the pilots wife, anita shreve s angstridden romances have never been far from the bestseller lists. Book description the latest compelling and brilliant novel from anita shreve, author of testimony out now in paperback about the author. She attended tufts university and began writing while working as a high school teacher. Anita shreve, the american novelist, who has died aged 71, was catapulted into the ranks of airport bookstall bestsellers when, in 1999.
So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. Order of anita shreve books anita shreve is an american author of womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, romantic fiction, psychological thrillers, family saga and nonfiction. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Get the best deals on anita shreve books when you shop the largest online selection at. I, too, have much enjoyed anita shreves previous books. Summary a rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. Other books written by anita are body surfing, all he ever wanted, rescue, testimony and the last time they met among others. Peter webster is a rookie paramedic when he pulls a young woman out of a car wreck that should have killed her. Her approimately 20 novels include the pilots wife, the weight of water, eden close, strange fits of passion, where or when, and resistance.
I enjoyed rescue well enough but found it all a bit onepaced. A novel 9780316020725 by shreve, anita and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Nov 29, 2010 anita shreve delivers a dramatic new novel about a family torn apart by a mothers return. Anita shreve, the bestselling novelist who explored how women responded to crises past and present in her native new england in favorites such as the pilots wife, testimony and the weight. At 21, peter webster has just begun a career as an emt in hartstone, vt.
A rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a. Rescue a rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. A novelist who combines sweepingly romantic plots with a keen understanding of the emotional complexities inherent in any relationship, anita shreve is a writer who understands the subtleties of the human mind, and heart. Rent rescue by anita shreve paperback book at and save.
Shreves 17th novel is a tragic yet hopeful story of love, memory, loss, and rebuilding. I havent read anita shreves books in a while but this book seemed to be different flavor than the ones i had read in the past. The last three novels were fair, but rescue was the worst. Anita shreve anita shreve talks about her new novel, rescue. Rescue is the result and id say the publisher not to mention anyone who bought the book was ripped off. Rescue by anita shreve 2011, paperback paperback for sale. From the very first page the story grabs you and keeps you interested until the last page. Shreve s novels have sold millions of copies worldwide. Since the publication of her 1998 novel, the pilots wife, anita shreves angstridden romances have never been far from the bestseller lists. I, too, have much enjoyed anita shreve s previous books. I am an avid reader and have always enjoyed anita shreve s books, so much so i would buy them instead of checking them out of the library. His emt team was responding to the call for medical assistance and they met.
The setting is a small rural town, where a young man falls for a girl running away from her past. Rescue by anita shreve audio book simply audiobooks. She kept me entranced and wanting to know the ending. Mar 29, 2018 anita shreve, the bestselling novelist who explored how women responded to crises past and present in her native new england in favorites such as the pilots wife, testimony and the weight. I am a fan of anita shreve but was disappointed with this book.
Shreve s thoughtful, provocative historical tale has modern resonance. Rescue is a literary novel for those ruled by the heart. Jun 20, 2012 my mother and i were discussing anita shreve this weekend as she has a fair few books of hers on her shelves. Anita shreve delivers a dramatic new novel about a family torn apart by a mothers return. One of her first published stories, past the island, drifting published in 1975, was awarded an o. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
I havent read anita shreve s books in a while but this book seemed to be different flavor than the ones i had read in the past. Anita shreve s best novel was fortunes rock, then the couple that followed. Peter webster pulls a young woman out of a car wreck that should have killed her. The latest compelling and brilliant novel from anita shreve, author of testimony, now in b format. Anita shreve books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
She considers edith wharton and eugene oneill her influences, having read them during high school. Peter webster was 21 when he literally saved sheila arsenaults life. One of her first published stories, past the island, drifting, published in 1975 was awarded an o. It is a simple tale, certainly welltold, but with only three main characters there is little plot development or much really to engage the reader. If i got this from the library it would be okay but buying it, made me feel like i lost in the deal. Anita shreves best novel was fortunes rock, then the couple that followed. Shreve s 17th novel is a tragic yet hopeful story of love, memory, loss, and rebuilding. Rescue this book is nothing special and runs a predictable course. A novel, paperback by shreve, anita, isbn 0316020737, isbn 9780316020732, brand new, free shipping in the us after his wife, sheila, abandons him, paramedic peter webster is left to raise their daughter alone, until sheila contacts him nineteen years later, dredging up years of buried questions and making him wonder why their marriage unraveled. Anita shreve writes such brilliant books, each one is different but all that l have read so far have been superb 1 person found this helpful. Anita shreve began writing fiction while working as a high school teacher after graduating from tufts university. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for anita shreve but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. A rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rescue. Rescue by anita shreve 2011, paperback paperback for. I didnt purchase this particular novel, as i have access to free books through the military library. My mother and i were discussing anita shreve this weekend as she has a fair few books of hers on her shelves. Anita shreve is a wonderful writer but this was a difficult story to listen to. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Anita shreve is the acclaimed author of more than a dozen novels, including a change in altitude, testimony. An interest in womens lives, families, friendships and struggles are a common theme through anitas novels. Rescue ebook by anita shreve 9780316129169 rakuten kobo. Shreves thoughtful, provocative historical tale has modern resonance. Anita hale shreve october 7, 1946 march 29, 2018 was an american writer, chiefly known for her novels. Anita shreve is the author of many acclaimed works, including eden close, the weight of water, the last time they met, sea glass, all he ever wanted, light on snow, testimony and rescue.
But rookie paramedic peter webster takes the emergency call, and helps the young woman, sheila arsenault, to survive. A suspicious neighbor pug books, detective series, dog and cat stories, book for kids ages 9 12 the buccaneer and the bluestocking the blue rose regency romances. Apr 03, 2018 the bestselling novelist anita shreve, author of the pilots wife, has died at the age of 71, after what her publisher called a long and very private fight with cancer. Anita shreve books list of books by author anita shreve. I loved the suspense and the lingo and other information by paramedic in a rescue vehicle were interesting and educational. I said something along the lines of why have you so much by this chicklit author to which i got a look and the comment and you say you know about books. After a novel set in the heat of east africa, here.
With her latest book due out on november 12, 20, it is already available for preordering and if it is anything like her other novels she can be assured of another huge success. Her book resistance was turned into a movie with the same name. The culpepper misses book 4 best free and bargain kindle books. Feb 02, 2012 book description the latest compelling and brilliant novel from anita shreve, author of testimony out now in paperback about the author. Reading these posts helps me to realize that liking a book and an author is extremely subjective, even for a famous and wellread author like anita shreve.
A novel by anita shreve in fb2, rtf, txt download ebook. Threw a character in for a brief second, killed the character off, and never went into how the person with the character that died felt, never had the survivor morn. Rescue usually not the type of book i like to read, but i could not put rescue down. Anita shreve, author of 10 previous new york times bestsellers, delivers a dramatic new novel about a family torn apart by a mothers return in rescue. I did a lot of research to get them right, and i now think all parents should take some kind of modified emt course for firstaid emergencies. Anita shreve was an american writer, chiefly known for her novels. I am an avid reader and have always enjoyed anita shreves books, so much so i would buy them instead of checking them out of the library. Read rescue a novel by anita shreve available from rakuten kobo. Rescue by anita shreve an absolutely brilliant story, beautifully narrated by laurence bouvard who really brought the characters alive. Her books a packed with eroticism, passion and enough adultery to keep you reading. They have a child and that is where the story really begins.