Hard Laughter A Novel
Hard Laughter A Novel by Anne Lamott is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and resilience, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on April 15, 1979. This reissue edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows twenty-three-year-old Jennifer as she navigates the emotional turmoil following her father Wallace’s diagnosis of a brain tumor. Rather than focusing solely on the illness, Lamott delves into the relationships within Jennifer’s family, highlighting the humor and warmth that emerge amidst their challenges.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters, including Jennifer’s brothers, Ben and Randy, as they confront their father’s condition and the impact it has on their lives. The narrative captures the essence of familial love and the importance of connection, as Jen cherishes moments filled with good music, laughter, and meaningful interactions. This edition invites readers to engage with Lamott’s unique voice and her ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments, making it a significant addition to the literary fiction genre.
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Anne Lamott’s poignant first novel, reissued in an attractive new edition.
Writer (and sometime housecleaner) Jennifer is twenty-three when her beloved father, Wallace, is diagnosed with a brain tumor. This catastrophic discovery sets off Anne Lamott’s unexpectedly sweet and funny first novel, which is made dramatic not so much by Wallace’s illness as by the emotional wake it sweeps under Jen and her brothers, self-contained Ben and feckless, lovable Randy. With characteristic affection and accuracy, Lamott sketches this offbeat family and their nearest and dearest as they draw ever closer in the intimacy Jen prizes “among the other estimable things: good music, good hard laughter, good sex, good industry, and good books.”
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