About the book
Isabelle, a woman in her thirties without any of the trappings of a grown-up life, has just been fired from her job at a San Francisco phone company. Returning to the midwestern suburb of her childhood, Standardsville, Illinois, she contends with her dating single mother, a neighbor who once appeared on The Honeymooners, and an ex-boyfriend. She also becomes a mystery shopper for a temp agency, posing as a variety of potential tenants for newly built suburban communities to access their exclusive services.
Enchanted by the possiblities of disguise, Isabelle spins a web of lies that keeps the world at a distance until she unearths long-kept secrets that force her to rethink everything she thought she knew.
Editions of Shape of Things to Come
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060084417
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061873171
Read an Excerpt
Isabelle, a woman in her thirties without any of the trappings of a grown-up life, has just been fired from her job at a San Francisco phone company. Returning to the midwestern suburb of her childhood, Standardsville, Illinois, she contends with her dating single mother, a neighbor who once appeared on The Honeymooners, and an ex-boyfriend. She also becomes a mystery shopper for a temp agency, posing as a variety of potential tenants for newly built suburban communities to access their exclusive services.
Enchanted by the possiblities of disguise, Isabelle spins a web of lies that keeps the world at a distance until she unearths long-kept secrets that force her to rethink everything she thought she knew.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shape of Things to Come about?
Isabelle, a woman in her thirties without any of the trappings of a grown-up life, has just been fired from her job at a San Francisco phone company. Returning to the midwestern suburb of her childhood, Standardsville, Illinois, she contends with her dating single mother, a neighbor who once appeared on The Honeymooners, and an ex-boyfriend. She also becomes a mystery shopper for a temp agency, posing as a variety of potential tenants for newly built suburban communities to access their exclusive services.
Enchanted by the possiblities of disguise, Isabelle spins a web of lies that keeps the world at a distance until she unearths long-kept secrets that force her to rethink everything she thought she knew.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Shape of Things to Come?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Anthologies
Where can I read a sample of Shape of Things to Come?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060084417
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Shape of Things to Come?
Maud Casey
Who is the Publisher of the book Shape of Things to Come?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Shape of Things to Come is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060084417) and ebook(ISBN 9780061873171)
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