Available Light

by Ellen Currie

An extraordinary novel about love, marriage and family, "told with high good humor and respect for unshared but universal secrets. It should be greeted with celebration".--The New York Times.

Genres: Fiction, Literature

298 pages, Hardcover

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

[Marsha Necessary · 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.