The Memory Of Running
$29.40
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2006
Summary
A debut novel that comes out of left field; intelligent, original and wonderfully offbeat. This book was the subject of a massive auction in the US, and film rights have now been sold for over 1 million dollars.
Smithson Ide’s life so far has led him nowhere. He’s 43 years old, weighs 279 pounds, and keeps himself numb with food and alcohol. His only emotional ties are to his parents and to the memory of his older sister, Bethany, who has been missing for 20 years. Then his parents di…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780751537369 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0751537365 |
| Author: | Ron McLarty |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2006 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 130mm x 196mm |
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Critics Review
An emotional and heartwarming read - Sunday Express
An enjoyable, undemanding read … there is plenty of wit here - GUARDIANRiders who hop onto the back of Smithy Ide’s bike and ride America with him will cherish the journey. I loved this sad, funny, life-affirming novel - Wally LambRon McLarty
Ron McLarty is a successful actor and audio book narrator. He lives in the USA and this is his first novel. Author Location: New York
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