The Book Of Joe by Jonathan Tropper
Joe Goffman's sizzling first novel - and a blockbuster on screen - has savaged almost every reputation in Bush Falls. Having turned his back firmly on the town he left seventeen years ago, the indignant cries of former neighbours, friends and family members - not to mention the class action slander suit - have never fazed Joe in the least. Until now. A family emergency summons him back to Bush Falls, where, mere minute after his arrival, he falls victim to the wrath of the townsfolk: milk-shakes thrown in his face, copies of his novel pelting his house, violent threats to blow up his shiny new Mercedes. But the more Bush Falls resents Joe, the more it becomes obvious that Joe desperately needs Bush Falls. As he walks along the familiar streets, memories return that he had long ago though purged by his writing. One year especially, 1986, when Joe lost his best friend and his innocence to passion, betrayal and tragedy, haunts him with a vengeance. Now, almost two decades later, Joe has to face his past without resorting to his pen. And with the help of some very old friends, he might just be able to learn something...if he manages to survive his homecoming.
"A beautifully crafted book of enormous heart, humility, wit, honesty and vulnerability... Utterly magnificent." -- Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors "Witty, tender, and beautifully written. You fall in love with Joe." -- -Sue Margolis, author of Apocalipstick
Jonathan Tropper lives in Westchester County, New York, with his wife and two children. He is also the author of Plan B, and is now working on his third novel. The Book of Joe is currently in development at Warner Bros. Studios.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780434012961 |
| ISBN 10 | 0434012963 |
| Title | The Book Of Joe |
| Author | Jonathan Tropper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2004-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |