About the book
In one of her most endearing novels yet, Anne Tyler tells the story of Barnaby Gaitlin--a lovable loser desperately trying to get his life together.
A notorious troublemaker in his adolescence, Barnaby Gaitlin has since reformed his ways to try and be a responsible adult--with dubious results. Long gone are the days of breaking and entering into people's homes and liberating them from some of their mementos. Barnaby now works as muscle-for-hire at Rent-a-Back, helping the elderly and infirm with their heavy-lifting needs. Yet for all his efforts, he still finds himself estranged from his wealthy, philanthropic family, his ex-wife, and his mouthy nine-year-old daughter, Opal. And even though he's unwittingly attracted the attentions of a woman who wants to save him from himself, not even she fully trusts Barnaby. With the chips down, can he still get his life together before it falls apart again?
In A Patchwork Planet, Anne Tyler chronicles the foibles and frailties of the human heart, and the sublime ridiculousness of the everyday with her renowned eye for humour and humanity.
Editions of A Patchwork Planet
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375402562
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375702907
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780804119184
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449003985
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385692106
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385692113
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307569912
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736642507
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780375403088
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In one of her most endearing novels yet, Anne Tyler tells the story of Barnaby Gaitlin--a lovable loser desperately trying to get his life together.
A notorious troublemaker in his adolescence, Barnaby Gaitlin has since reformed his ways to try and be a responsible adult--with dubious results. Long gone are the days of breaking and entering into people's homes and liberating them from some of their mementos. Barnaby now works as muscle-for-hire at Rent-a-Back, helping the elderly and infirm with their heavy-lifting needs. Yet for all his efforts, he still finds himself estranged from his wealthy, philanthropic family, his ex-wife, and his mouthy nine-year-old daughter, Opal. And even though he's unwittingly attracted the attentions of a woman who wants to save him from himself, not even she fully trusts Barnaby. With the chips down, can he still get his life together before it falls apart again?
In A Patchwork Planet, Anne Tyler chronicles the foibles and frailties of the human heart, and the sublime ridiculousness of the everyday with her renowned eye for humour and humanity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Patchwork Planet about?
In one of her most endearing novels yet, Anne Tyler tells the story of Barnaby Gaitlin--a lovable loser desperately trying to get his life together.
A notorious troublemaker in his adolescence, Barnaby Gaitlin has since reformed his ways to try and be a responsible adult--with dubious results. Long gone are the days of breaking and entering into people's homes and liberating them from some of their mementos. Barnaby now works as muscle-for-hire at Rent-a-Back, helping the elderly and infirm with their heavy-lifting needs. Yet for all his efforts, he still finds himself estranged from his wealthy, philanthropic family, his ex-wife, and his mouthy nine-year-old daughter, Opal. And even though he's unwittingly attracted the attentions of a woman who wants to save him from himself, not even she fully trusts Barnaby. With the chips down, can he still get his life together before it falls apart again?
In A Patchwork Planet, Anne Tyler chronicles the foibles and frailties of the human heart, and the sublime ridiculousness of the everyday with her renowned eye for humour and humanity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Patchwork Planet?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of A Patchwork Planet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375402562
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Patchwork Planet?
Anne Tyler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Patchwork Planet is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375402562) and paperback(ISBN 9780375702907) and paperback(ISBN 9780804119184) and paperback(ISBN 9780449003985) and paperback(ISBN 9780385692106) and ebook(ISBN 9780385692113) and ebook(ISBN 9780307569912) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736642507) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375403088)
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