One of our Books of the Year 2013.
Dark, comic with captivating prose, this is a stunning first novel and quite rightly being talked about as one of the literary debuts of 2012. A seemingly perfect East Coast upper crust american family are brought together by the oldest daughter's wedding. But the daughter is seven months pregnant and family tensions simmer just below the surface. Over the three days of the wedding run up and celebrations, the 59 year old patriarch, Winn's life implodes. Highly enjoyable, heartily recommended.
July 2013 Debut of the Month.
Winner of the 2012 Dylan Thomas Prize.
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for Seating Arrangements a small number of Lovereading members were lucky enough to be invited to review this title - 'This was an awesome and often touching read full of moments to reflect on' - Edel Waugh. Scroll down to read more reviews.
Two days before a father gives his daughter away in an all-American east coast wedding.Two days for a seemingly safe world of wealth and privilege to unravel. 59-year-old patriarch Winn Van Meter is heading for his family's retreat on the pristine New England island of Waskeke. Normally a haven of calm, for the next three days this sanctuary will be overrun with relatives and friends as Winn prepares to marry off his daughter Daphne to Greyson Duff.
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Two days before a father gives his daughter away in an all-American east coast wedding.Two days for a seemingly safe world of wealth and privilege to unravel. 59-year-old patriarch Winn Van Meter is heading for his family's retreat on the pristine New England island of Waskeke. Normally a haven of calm, for the next three days this sanctuary will be overrun with relatives and friends as Winn prepares to marry off his daughter Daphne to Greyson Duff.
Seating Arrangements features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Debut Books of the Month, Book Club Recommendations, eBooks of the Month, Books with reviews by our Reader Review Panel, General Fiction, Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, Recommendations
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Seating Arrangements was written by Maggie Shipstead and published by Blue Door an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Seating Arrangements has 418 pages
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