Polly shulman is also the author of the grimm legacy a bank street best book and mythopoeic fantasy award finalist and its companion novel, the wells. Shulman blends modern fantasy, humor, and adventure, with a touch of romance. Ashleighs current interest is the book pride and prejudice, and her latest scheme. Enthusiasm by polly shulman, 9780142409350, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
What follows is a series of misinterpreted and missed signals, dating mishaps, and awkward incidents. But, enthusiasm is a book that has a sort of comedic lilt to it that everyone will love. Click to read more about enthusiasm by polly shulman. There is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. Born and bred in new york city, polly shulman attended hunter college. I picked up polly shulmans enthusiasm on the glowing recommendation of a fellow librarythinger. Whenever someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. But i would love to see a movie of enthusiasm directed by whit. Enthusiasm by polly shulman meet your next favorite book. Polly shulmans enthusiasm for jane austen is infectious.
Polly shulmans romantic comedy enthusiasm isnt so much an adaptation, as it is a crash course on austen themes, plot devices, and trivia. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than. Written by polly shulman, audiobook narrated by suzanne toren. Two best friends experience confusion in love in this nifty little spin on pride and prejudice. Buy the paperback book enthusiasm by polly shulman at indigo.
A fizzy confectionthe story buzzes along at a delightful clip. The book is told from the point of view of julie, who is best friends with always enthusiastic ashleigh. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. And, honestly, when i think about it, im fairly certain i got this recommendation from stephenie meyers website way back in the day. Its been around five years since i first ran across enthusiasm by polly shulman. Julie never knows what new obsession will catch ashleighs fancy, but she does know shes likely to be drawn into. The story of two teenage girls, best friends all their lives, who find themselves attracted to the same boy, reads like a love letter to all things ja. Discover book depositorys huge selection of polly shulman books online. She has written for many newspapers and magazines, including the new york times, discover, newsday, salon, slate, smithsonian, scientific american, archaeology, and the village voice. The storyline and characters for enthusiasm are excellent. Although this is polly shulmans first book, her tone is so pitch perfect that readers wouldnt know it. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. There are plenty of reasons for readers of young adult books to be enthusiastic about polly shulmans new novel, enthusiasm. Browse polly shulmans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I believe she had it on her list of recommended reads and i picked it up based on that and the fact that it had a jane austen angle. Enthusiasm by polly shulman booksamillion online book. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Polly shulman has stretched this out over a more realistic several months and fills the space between with amusing anecdotes and the compelling voice of julie lefkowitz. It had been released in 2006 and was on my to be read list for quite some time until i felt the need for something summerish and light to read. Shulman ties in classic literature such as pride and prejudice and romeo and juliet with great skill and in a way that does them justice. I also am impressed the way polly shulman presents the characters in enthusiasm. This is exactly the type of book i would have loved as a young teen romantically predictable and clever. Julie cant contain the swiftly changing obsessions of ashleigh, so she goes along with them as best friends do. Polly shulmans enthusiasm, her first novel, brims over with unironical wholesomeness. Read enthusiasm by polly shulman available from rakuten kobo. Polly shulman enthusiasm polly shulman when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. She decides to crash the school dance at the exclusive boys school in town, in an effort to meet darcy and bingley.
Polly shulman audio books, best sellers, author bio. Teenage girls who are serious jane austen fans will be too advanced for this story, but it might be just the book for a less sophisticated 12 or. Fans of jane austen and meg cabot, and maureen johnson alike will swoon for polly shulmans charming novel. Enthusiasm is a well structured novel that, despite the abundance of humorous moments found within, avoids dissolving into cotton candy fluff. Stephenie meyer, author of twilight there is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. Shulman wasnt the only one who made this audio book enjoyable. Jennifer ikeda, narrator, made listening to this story pleasant and relaxing for me. Enthusiasm, like pride and prejudice, bubbles over with romantic misunderstandings and comic confusion. Enthusiasm, by polly shulman and twilight, by stephenie meyer. I picked up enthusiasm as i was looking for reasons to avoid revising for exams and the book turned out to be perfect procrastination material. I will admit i would normally not read a book such as enthusiasm.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I had a blast reading polly shulmans novel enthusiasm, her hommage to jane austens pride and prejudice. Enthusiasm, a modernday takeoff on pride and prejudice, is a fun romantic read that bears no relation to reality there is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an enthusiast. Although this young adult novel is, strictly speaking, far more of a jane austen derivative than a shakespearerelated book, it was enjoyable enoughand there was shakespeare enough in itto justify a quick post on it here. Polly shulmans enthusiasm is an absolutely fabulous book.
Polly shulman is the author of enthusiasm, a novel. Enthusiasm by polly shulman august, 2009 december 3, 2010 meg julie lefkowitz knows where her allegience lies and its all with ashleigh rossi, her childhood best friend and serious enthusiast. It is full of fascinating characters, funny situations, and even romance. Enthusiasm by polly shulman and a great selection of related books. For several years now, i checked this out whenever i found it in the library, and i recently decided to add it to my personal library. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Polly shulman books list of books by author polly shulman.
A firsttime novelist pens a jane austeninspired romantic comedy of errors as two girls get a part in the boys school musical. Enthusiasm when someone asks for a reading suggestion, enthusiasm is the first word off my tongue. Polly shulman is also the author of the grimm legacy a bank street best book and mythopoeic fantasy award finalist and its companion novel, the wells bequest. I read polly shulmans grimm legacy series of books, which were very sweet, and got around to reading her first young adult novel, enthusiasm. Enthusiasm isbn 9780142409350 pdf epub polly shulman. Interview with polly shulman, author of enthusiasm vulpes libris. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Polly shulman captures the similar literary atmosphere austen exudes through her books.
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