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The Post-Birthday World: A Novel (P.S.) | 
| Author: Lionel Shriver
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 5854
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0061187895
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061187896
ASIN: 0061187895
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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Product Description
American children's book illustrator Irina McGovern enjoys a secure, settled life in London with her smart, loyal, disciplined partner, Lawrence—until the night she finds herself inexplicably drawn to kissing another man, a passionate, extravagant, top-ranked snooker player. Two competing alternate futures hinge on this single kiss, as Irina's decision—to surrender to temptation or to preserve her seemingly safe partnership with Lawrence—will have momentous consequences for her career, her friendships and familial relationships, and the texture of her daily life.
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 Great story that you just keep thinking about September 11, 2008
The Post-Birthday World: A Novel (P.S.)
I can always tell when I really liked a book... I keep thinking about it days and even weeks after I've read it. That's the way it is with this book - pieces of the story just pop into mind at odd times, reminding me of parts of the book. Like a song on the radio that sticks with you all day, this great book will keep you entertained long past the last chapter read.
If you are over 30 married and female you must read July 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One of the best books I have read this year. (and I read alot) I am in 2 bookclubs and listen to 4-8 audiobooks a month. ALL of my girlfriends are buzzing about this book.
Alot To Provoke Discussions June 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'll be the first to admit I thought the literary 'Sliding Doors' was simply going to be a clever device to map out a story with obvious results. I couldn't of been more wrong. This was a book I kept closing at night and found it replaying in my head like scenes form a movie. This is the first book I'd read by Shriver and found her writing both exceptional, and her observations on love and life both keen and razor sharp in their exactness. Yes, the book can be uncomfortable, especially for anyone whose been in a long term relationship, but that's why the book is so affecting.It pushes buttons and provokes discourse, whether verbal or not, about love, life, and the choices we make. What I appreciated is that as an author she takes a completely unbiased view and just presents two mirrored alternatives from which you can draw your own conclusions. I didn't, like many people, find the book depressing, and actually found it pretty affirming ultimately.
Love it, hate it, or both - it'll still make you think! June 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book and still hated it at times. In the end, it left me thinking. What more can you ask? It's absolutely perfect for a book club - both for the reasons it's likeable and for those that it's not:
I loved the writing!: I've never read a Shriver book, so maybe unlike others I'm not disillusioned by comparison to others - but WOW, CAN SHE WRITE. Few authors could carry this ambitious concept off well.
I loved the univeral theme and concept: The passionate, temptuous roller-coaster ride of love or the relaxed, dependable love that's like an old, comfy sweater? Which is really best? Who in the end is the best choice? Both come with their ups and downs. What woman hasn't faced this?????
I loved the clever writing - particularly when the protaganist (and I don't think this is a spoiler) as a children's illustrator creates 2 different themed children's books that parallel the novel - WOW!
I loved that I still thought about and debated which was the best of her choice- long after the last page. Even though, deep inside, I wished SHriver had told me her answer.
I hated that both of the heroine's choices had terrible, abusive flaws. It would have been better, if she'd made both choices more likable. Though, in the end, I've decided she was illustrating that the "grass is always greener on the other side". Each choice is more likable when she's not with them.
And what I hated about it is also what makes it so great for endless pondering and discussion. What route should our heroine have chosen --- it's up to you. Fascinating reading!
Bottom Line: I think if you liked Sliding Doors or The Time Traveler's Wife, you'll really like this one!
 The book that goes on forever June 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I feel like I have been reading this book forever. I was a huge fan of We need to Talk About Kevin and am disppointed in this work. Long and predicatable, the charcters are well developed and the book is written well. I do find myself going back for my but I think it is half to finish the book and half becasue of the story.
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