The Ice House by Laura Lee Smith
From a writer of wry humor and warmth, The Ice House is the picaresque, heartrending tale of a man on the verge-of losing his livelihood and of losing forever his relationship with his only son.Praise for Heart of Palm:
“Intelligence, heart, wit. . Laura Lee Smith has all the tools, and Heart of Palm is a very impressive first novel.”—Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls
“Incandescent.”— O, the Oprah Magazine
“[A] fine, funny first novel . . . A heaping dose of Southern soul with a whole lot of chutzpah thrown in.”—Atlanta Journal Constitution
“A knockout . . . It reminded me often of the novels of Richard Russo . . . Smith . . . creates a vivid sense of place . . . A fine, bittersweet taste of the Sunshine State.”—Tampa Bay Times
“I could feel the heat, the glare off the Intracoastal. Like a sandspur, Heart of Palm sticks with you, drawing blood.”—Rita Mae Brown, author of Southern Discomfort and Rubyfruit Jungle
“A spirited Southern family saga . . . Fans of Fannie Flagg will enjoy this novel.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Heart of Palm . . . will leave you crying, laughing, and longing for a bygone era.”—Florida Travel + Life
“A big, engrossing and very Southern look at a family in turmoil, Heart of Palm is made to be read on a veranda during the steamy summer months.”—Arizona Republic
“Smith’s debut novel exudes authenticity . . . She turns a phrase with wit . . . Writ[ten] with agility and empathy.”—Publishers Weekly
“Smith is a brilliant writer, and Heart of Palm brims with lush vitality, loss, and desire.”—Julianna Baggott, author of Pure and The Prince of Fenway Park
Laura Lee Smith is the author of the novel Heart of Palm. Her short fiction has appeared in Best American Short Stories; New Stories from the South: The Year’s Best; New England Review; and other journals. She lives in Florida.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780802128645 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802128645 |
| Title | The Ice House |
| Author | Laura Lee Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press |
| Year published | 2019-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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