Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson A heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format.The New York Times bestselling novel.Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and theyve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.Madisons twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their carer. However, theres a catch- the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but its the truth.Thinking of her dead-end life at home, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one humid, demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other-and stay cool-while also staying out of the way of Madisons buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her. Couldnt this be the start of the amazing life shed always hoped for? Author Biography Kevin Wilson is the author of the collections Tunneling to the Center of the Earth, which received an Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Shirley Jackson Award, and Baby, Youre Gonna Be Mine, as well as two novels- The Family Fang and Perfect Little World. He lives with his family in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he is an associate professor in the English department at the University of the South. Review Good Lord, I cant believe how good this book is…Its wholly original. Its also perfect…Wilson writes with such a light touch that it seems fairly impossible for the book to have a big emotional payoff. But there is, and thats the brilliance of the novel—that it distracts you with these weirdo characters and mesmerizing and funny sentences and then hits you in a way you didnt see coming. Youre laughing so hard you dont even realize that youve suddenly caught fire. * New York Times *Theres hardly a sentence in Kevin Wilsons Nothing to See Here that feels like anything youve read before, thats how fresh his voice is, and how willfully, wonderfully bizarre the books plot…That the supernatural elements of Nothing feel so right is a testament to Wilsons innate skill as a storyteller. * Entertainment Weekly *Wilson captures the wrenching emotions of caring for children in this exceptional, and exceptionally hilarious, novel. * Publishers Weekly *Its a satisfying ending, steeped in a very human mix of ambivalence and optimism. Wilsons ability to capture such tangled sentiments makes him a thoroughly engaging and appealing writer. * Boston Globe *[A] deadpan, hilarious modern fairy tale complete with impoverished heroine, cruel princess and neglected children with magical powers…Youll close the covers with a smile. * Newsday *In this funny and affecting novel, Wilson has introduced one outlandish element that exposes more truth than strict realism could. * Star Tribune *Wilson understands the mixture of affection and embarrassment that runs through all loving families. His satire is always marbled with tenderness….[this is] his most perfect novel. Paradoxically light and melancholy, it hews to the border of fantasy but stays in the land of realism. * Washington Post *Though the conceit of the novel is startling, Kevin Wilson treats his characters with such love that the childrens affliction quickly becomes believable. * TIME *Blackly funny and surprisingly sweet…If youre looking for an addictive and fun book to keep you sitting by the pool all day long, this may be just what you need. * Readings *The oddly humorous narrative is peppered with such random, laugh-out-loud gems...As big-hearted as it is bizarre, Nothing to See Here is a charming story about people who do not fit into conventional boxes forging unlikely bonds and finding their place in the world. * Chicago Review of Books *Wilsons vibrantly original new novel about a womans adoption of moody twins who (literally!) catch on fire gets plenty weird, but resonates as a warm, funny ode to the mysteries of parenthood. * Entertainment Weekly *A complicated, charming, and totally engrossing story about friendship, family, and the things we want people to know about us. * Town and Country *Disturbing, rollicking, and unabashedly in love with life. * AV Club *Delightfully absurd and a refreshing treat. * Better Read Than Dead *Completely engaging...Wilson has a laconic wit in his writing that makes Nothing to See Here such an easy read. * Stuff.co.nz *Nothing to See Here is one of the most unique and captivating stories I have ever read. It is charmingly addictive—I didnt want to put it down...Youll just love this wonderful book. * Better Reading *A delightful, stealthily affecting story about what it means to be a family. * The Times *Funny, surreal, and tender. * Observer *Its rare that I find a book so good that Ill sacrifice sleep over it. But I inhaled Nothing to See Here...The writing is truly brilliant; the kind of brilliant that creeps up on you. * Shameless Book Club * Promotional A heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format. Review Quote Wilson captures the wrenching emotions of caring for children in this exceptional, and exceptionally hilarious, novel. Promotional "Headline" A heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format. Description for Sales People An original and delightfully bizarre tale of unlikely friendship, equal parts hilarious and compassionate. Kevin Wilsons quirky yet complex family stories have been compared to filmaker Wes Anderson and writer George Saunders. The Family Fang (Ecco, 2017) was a New York Times bestseller, and Tunneling to the Center of the Earth (Harper Perennial Details ISBN1922330612 Author Kevin Wilson Pages 288 Publisher Text Publishing ISBN-10 1922330612 ISBN-13 9781922330611 Format Paperback Imprint The Text Publishing Company Place of Publication Melbourne Country of Publication Australia Language English UK Release Date 2021-01-05 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-01-05 Illustrator Ellenor Mererid Birth 1908 Death 1988 Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications Ph.D. Alternative 9781925923032 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-01-04 AU Release Date 2021-01-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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