AVAILABLE LIGHT

by Ellen Currie

The author of Moses Supposes, a National Book Award nominee, tells the story of a dissatisfied young woman trying to cope with a lackluster romance, a sister obsessed with fertility, and a neurotic Irish mother. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

Genres: Fiction, Literature

Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Claudette Dunk · Rating 2 out of 5]

The New York Times reviewer wrote "Available Light should be greeted with celebration."Maybe standards have changed since that 1986 review. I say, "Available Light should be greeted with dismay." Every single character is weird—so much so that, as a reader, I couldn't believe in any of them. This crazy quilt of a novel is not worth picking up. I gave up halfway through.

[mak · Rating 3 out of 5]

very strange read, but i enjoyed! writing is super cool and it’s a really interesting plot

[tam tam · Rating 5 out of 5]

a longtime favorite - best book i ever pulled from a remainder bin, all unknowing of what a great knack for dialogue she has. funny and dark, romantic and realistic. a comfort of a book, a true favorite

[Marsha Laney · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a strange novel. All the preoccupation with babies and pregnancy coupled with bizarre characters left me feeling unsure of the authors intent. Loneliness, unrequited passion and insistence on having a a vicious dog as a main character were on the tip of the iceburg in this trainwreck of a book. It took me well over two weeks to plow thorough this gem. I don't even know where this book came from..it was one of situations where I was out of something to read and picked this up on a lark. A don't ? Yes probably... Put some if the descriptions did make me smile....

[Peggymca]

Read one page, didn't like it -too immoral. Maybe I could relate 20 years ago, supposed to be funny

[Mary Crotty · Rating 1 out of 5]

Started off funny, but then became rambling and depressing with no point. Disappointing since highly recommended by a friend.

[Sara Stetz · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was so damn weird, but I guess still likable in a ridiculous way. Take away, we are all flawed but still worthy of love.