| Title | : | What a Piece of Work I Am |
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| ISBN | : | 0312132115 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780312132118 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1994 |
Meet Ariane Lodkochnikov: clam-bar waitress, avant-garde actress, 1950s small-town bad girl, causeless rebel, boyhood crush, and ideal figment of the imagination of Peter Leroy. Peter is the engaging narrator of this novel; Ariane is the unreliable narrator of her own life. With Peter listening raptly, she weaves a tale of voyages -- some erotic, some poignant, some hilariously disastrous, all leading her back to the seaside town of Babbington. Eric Kraft's novels featuring Peter Leroy offer more than meets the eye, and What a Piece of Work I Am is a treasure trove for readers: a woman's quest to escape her reputation, an echo-chamber of myth, and a fascinating meditiation on the human urge to tell and hear stories.
What a Piece of Work I Am Reviews
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One of my least favorite novels from one of my favorite novelists -- this one focuses on an imaginary friend of the fictional narrator who (the imaginary friend) is just a bit annoying. Still manages to raise interesting questions about what makes us who we are, which I appreciate. If you're new to Eric Kraft, though, start somewhere else.
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I really liked this entry into the continuing saga of Peter Leroy. It exhibited a very strong "hall of mirrors" effect, where the author, fictional narrator, and characters, seemed to be shifting in and out of reality.
