The Casual Vacancy
by Rowling, J K
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On Aug 10, 2013, CloggieDownunder said
The Casual Vacancy is the first adult novel by popular British author, J.K.Rowling. This contemporary fiction is set in the seemingly idyllic English village of Pagford, where the sudden death of Parish Councillor, Barry Fairbrother creates a casual vacancy on the parish council. As subsequent events are narrated from the points of view of various different characters, the picture emerges of a village whose inhabitants are not all satisfied with their lot in life, a village of simmering tensions waiting to boil over. Rowling’s characters are easily recognisable as the denizens of the typical English village, but at the same time, show individual depth and appeal (or repugnance, as the case may be). And it seems quite a few of the characters have a secret (or two). The setting, characters and events will resonate with readers, and these same happenings drive the characters to desperate actions that ultimately result in tragedy for some. Rowling manages to pack quite a lot into this novel: she has an obese megalomaniac, drug addicts, computer-savvy teens, a fawning wife, a violent husband and father, an anxious teacher, and a caring social worker, to name just a few. There is domestic violence, rape, racism, corruption, self-mutilation, bullying, gossip, teen pregnancy, child abuse and SQL injection. But if this sounds depressing, it is relieved by the underlying black humour that fills the novel. This all comes together to make a brilliant read.
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THE CASUAL VACANCY
by J. K. Rowling
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New York: Little, Brown & Co., 2012. First Separate Edition. Boards. As new/as new. Rowling's first book wirtten for adults, in a fine first American edition simultaneously published in the UK. As new in a fine dust jacket. Complete number line and stated first edition. Black paper-covered boards with LB embossed on cover and gold foil title stamping… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York Boston London: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316228532 . A stunning first printing of the first edition, the American edition was published simultaneously with the edition in Great Britain. Unread As New condition in equally unblemished dust-jacket; After having obtained an Order of the British… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: Little, Brown & Company, 2012. Stated 1st USA Edition, 1st Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. September, 2012. Rowling's first book for adults tells about a small English town where war rules - rich at war with poor, teenagers with their parents, wives with their husbands, teachers… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York, Boston, London: Little, Brown and Company, 2012. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In a seemingly idyllic English town, the death of Barry Fairbrother leaves an empty seat on the parish council and ignites all-out war. First edition, first printing with correct full number line sequence. This is a near-perfect… Read more about this item Item Price
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London, England: Little, Brown, 2012. Book. Very Good. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover with black boards and pictorial dust jacket, first edition, 836gms, 503 pages, red endpapers. A big novel about a small town. Book is in very good condition with only very mild general wear and tear and light page… Read more about this item Item Price
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When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with… Read more about this item Item Price
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A big novel about a small town...
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New York: Little Brown and COmpany, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp.503, Red and yellow hardcover. ""When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Casual Vacancy
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The Casual Vacancy
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The Casual Vacancy
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London: Little, Brown, 2012. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Gently bruised at the head of the spine and the top corners of the boards with commensurate wear to the dust wrapper which is a little pulled at the head of the upper panel. Text complete, clean and tight. . First edition… Read more about this item Item Price
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Little Brown, London, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at… Read more about this item Item Price
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