A Slipping-Down Life
A Slipping-Down Life by Anne Tyler is a novel published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on May 4, 2004. This edition, categorized as a media tie-in, spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Evie Decker, a shy and slightly plump teenager whose quiet existence is disrupted when she becomes enamored with the voice of Drumstrings Casey on the radio. This encounter prompts her to step out of her solitude and engage with the world around her.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life and psychological exploration, as Evie’s attraction to Drumstrings leads her to confront her own loneliness and desire for connection. The book captures her journey of self-discovery and the complexities of human relationships, offering insights into the emotional landscape of its characters. Through Evie’s experiences, the novel presents a thoughtful examination of how one can break free from isolation and seek meaningful interactions.
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“To read a novel by Anne Tyler is to fall in love.” —People
The beloved bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author brings us the story of Evie Decker, a shy, slightly plump teenager, lonely and silent. But her quiet life is shattered when she hears the voice of Drumstrings Casey on the radio and becomes instantly attracted to him. She manages to meet him, bursting out of her lonely shell—and into the attentive gaze of the intangible man who becomes all too real….
“Without Anne Tyler, American fiction would be an immeasurably bleaker place.”
—Newsweek
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