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Hieroglyphics And Other Stories Paperback – 26 Jan. 2004

by Anne Donovan (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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A beautiful collection - charming, witty and touching - these stories give voice to a variety of different characters: from the little girl who wants to look 'subtle' for her father's funeral, a child who has an email pen pal on Jupiter and an old lady who becomes a star through 'zimmerobics'.

Often writing in a vibrant Glaswegian vernacular, Donovan deftly gives her characters authenticity with a searing power, aided and abetted by tender subtlety.

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  1. Print length
    176 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Canongate Books
  4. Publication date
    26 Jan. 2004
  5. Dimensions
    12.9 x 1.1 x 19.81 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1841955191
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1841955193
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"Not since Alan Spence came on the scene has anyone written better about childhood and her richly expressive Scots is neither forced nor fey. A page-turner to make you laugh and cry." -- Donny O'Rourke ― Scotsman

"Hieroglyphics conjures up spellbinding stories of childhood and change in voices so vibrant they leave you speechless." -- Willy Mally ― Sunday Herald

"Hieroglyphics and Other Stories is Donovan's excellent debut collection . . . Donovan illuminates exactly the dislocations and intensifications that occur within a relationship, whether between lovers or mother and child." ― Daily Telegraph

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From the Orange- and Whitbread-shortlisted author of Buddha Da

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Canongate Books; Main edition (26 Jan. 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1841955191
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841955193
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.1 x 19.81 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Keelie2209
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
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This book was recommended by a friend and I am glad I ordered it as it was a great read, especially in my "own" tongue. Might be difficult for those not familiar with Glaswegian chat.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stories to make you laugh and cry.
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For who enjoy's Anne Donovan's writing these short stories are not to be missed.
In this collection of stories AD manages to give a vibrant voice to a host of different characters ranging from old ladies to children.

Some of the writing is in Glaswegian but that should not cause too many problems.
A good point of AD is that some of her stories are uplifting, optimistic and heartwarming which makes them all the better to read.
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El Rod
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Anne Donovan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2014
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This is an excellent and very varied selection of short stories and if you are like me, and enjoy short story writing,
then you will want to read- and re-read- these stories for as long as your eyes can work!
Slainthe, El Rod.
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lovely condition and a great read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent copy
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Brand new copy exactly what we ordered.Perfect for school. Arrived when they said they would deliver. would recommend this book.
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