The Arrangement: A Novel by Sarah Dunn (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn National Bestseller: A hilarious and emotionally charged novel about a couple who embark on an open marriage-what could possibly go wrong? Lucy and Owen, ambitious, thoroughly-therapized New Yorkers, have taken the plunge, trading in their crazy life in a cramped apartment for Beekman, a bucolic Hudson Valley exurb. Theyve got a two hundred year-old house, an autistic son obsessed with the Titanic, and 17 chickens, at last count. Its the kind of paradise where stay-at-home moms team up to cook the schools "hot lunch," dads grill grass-fed burgers, and, as Lucy observes, "chopping kale has become a certain kind of American housewifes version of chopping wood." When friends at a wine-soaked dinner party reveal theyve made their marriage open, sensible Lucy balks. Theres a part of her, though-the part that worries shes become too comfortable being invisible -- thats intrigued. Why not try a short marital experiment? Six months, clear ground rules, zero questions asked. When an affair with a man in the city begins to seem more enticing than the happily-ever-after shes known for the past nine years, Lucy must decide what truly makes her happy: "real life," or the "experiment?" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sarah Dunn is a novelist and television writer whose credits include Spin City (for which she co-wrote Michael J. Foxs farewell episode) and the critical darling Bunheads, which you would have loved. Her debut novel, The Big Love, is available to read in nineteen languages. Dunn is also the creator and executive producer of the 2016 ABC series, American Housewife. She lives outside New York City with her family and their seventeen chickens. Review "The Arrangement is a humorous, sometimes light-hearted, but in-the-end poignant look at life in a small, fictional town situated on the Hudson River in New York."--NPRs Here and Now"hilarious, compulsively readable"--Entertainment Weekly"meshes humor and hardship"--TIME"[THE ARRANGEMENT is] a polished, amusing, and highly entertaining take on modern relationships, parenthood, and suburbia....[Dunn] is a total pro-and the book is smartly conceived, sharply written, perfectly paced, and, even at its most madcap moments, entirely believable and engaging. Despite Owen and Lucys self-made troubles, they are eminently sympathetic and disarmingly appealing, as are the parade of amusing supporting characters and plotlines... Dunns dryly humorous story about a marriage that goes dangerously off-road never loses its groove."--Kirkus, Starred Review"A cleverly observed, wickedly accurate book, a cautionary tale to all those happily married midlifers who are bored with contentment and think it might be fine to each have a brief time in the greener grass."--Jane Green, author of The Sunshine Sisters"A hilarious, spot-on comedy of the heart about middle-aged marriage and what happens when it goes off the rails."--Maria Semple, author of Whered You Go, Bernadette"A smart, side-splitting exploration of contemporary attitudes toward love and commitment....not just revelatory and intriguing, but often downright hysterical."--Harpers Bazaar"A very funny book and compulsively readable"--Brief Take"Author Dunn is a bit of a genius when it comes to depicting upper-middle-class social mores, and this book will have readers snorting (yes, snorting) with laughter." --NY Post"Daring and darkly funny, Sarah Dunns THE ARRANGEMENT is this summers must-read. Her take on middle-age and family life is wry, poignant and spot-on. Readers will recognize themselves and their friends in this wonderfully comic novel."--Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City"Deliciously inventive... refreshing."--Elle"Dunn (The Big Love) again plumbs the messiness and fallibility of romantic relationships....with hilarious results."--Publishers Weekly"Dunn has a keen eye for the comforts and absurdities of upscale suburban life...Sensible insights about love are the novels ultimate destination, but the ride is wildly entertaining."--People"Dunn has perfectly captured middle-aged marriage, with its mix of the boring quotidian and moments of deep happiness. . .Readers will be laughing helplessly as circumstances grow ever more fraught, but will also muse about what makes a truly happy marriage possible."--Shelf Awareness"Dunn writes a genuinely surprising read that is worth checking out."--RT Book Reviews "Dunns latest, about an attempted open marriage, is damn funny."--Marie Claire"Dunns peek inside a seemingly normal relationship exposes the deepest thoughts of a husband, wife, and the people they decide to include in their experiment. Lucy and Owen are relatable, realistic, and resilient, and Dunns television-writing background is evident in her witty dialogue. She grounds her novel in the minutia of suburban life, contrasting the heady days of new romance with school drop-offs and soccer games. Fans of Matthew Norman, Greg Olear, and Meg Wolitzer will adore this engaging and exhilarating exposé."--Booklist"Fans of Maria Semple, Delia Ephron, and Candace Bushnell will delight in this smart, hilarious, sympathetic portrayal of a marriage temporarily opened to others."--B&N Reads"For couples who have ever considered having an open marriage, or relationship, or whatever - sure, go ahead, have an affair - pick up a copy of Sarah Dunns novel first. Because its possible "The Arrangement" could push couples on the fence one way or the other, as she delves into the lives of one duo weighing whether to give that "open marriage" a test drive...Of course, rules are broken, as are hearts and lives even in their cozy little suburban bunker. And Dunn writes it all with a removed grace."--St. Louis Post Dispatch"If youve been wondering what an experiment in open marriage might be like, try Sarah Dunns deliciously inventive novel"--Elle"Sarah Dunn has a terrific eye for the absurd, especially the ridiculous in everyday life....Dunns harpooning of the self-righteous denizens of Beekman is deliciously spot-on... Its an arrangement worth telling - and reading."--Newark Star Ledger"Sarah Dunn has written an irresistibly JUICY novel about a couple who try an unconventional experiment in an attempt to revitalize their marriage. This story, addictive from the very first pages, becomes not only more tantalizing as it unfolds but also more thought-provoking. The Arrangement will both shock and delight you."--Elin Hilderbrand, author of Heres to Us"Sarah Dunns novels are literary flume rides. Youre in a world you think you know, with a couple you swear you know, and in an instant, the world is turned upside down. You hold on because the story is entertaining, hilarious, and addictive. But, Ms. Dunn also writes complicated human beings who struggle, make mistakes, and are redeemed. THE ARRANGEMENT is a novel youll share with your friends. Youll talk about it. Youll return to it. Its one of those. A keeper."--Adriana Trigiani, author of All the Stars in the Heavens"Sarah Dunns take on that point in middle-aged married life when everything falls apart is pure comedic genius, and you will absolutely find yourself looking at everyone you know and wondering who in the novel they most resemble."--Newsweek"Set against the delightful, carnivalesque backdrop of small-town gossip, politics, and drama, The Arrangement is a bit of a cautionary tale for those in LTRs IRL, and a stark reminder that visibility is key."--Kirkus"The book charms with the authors compassion for all her foolish, bumbling characters...The Arrangement will make you smile."--BookPage"The premise is wonderfully intriguing...Ms. Dunn does a fantastic job of unspooling the reasons why each agrees to this over the course of the book."--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"The way this novel pushes and explores boundaries is commendable".--Globe and Mail"The Arrangement may, one day, connote Late-Hipster America," and comparing it to "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice."--Roar Feminist "This funny and relatable tale from the writer who crafted many of the mishap-laden stories on Murphy Brown and Spin City delivers the perfect escapist read in these angsty political times."--Esquire"This funny, honest novel pushes you to ponder what makes us happy."--Good Housekeeping"This story is equally funny as it is emotional."--Fab Fit Fun"THE ARRANGEMENT is a comic masterpiece that exposes the unbearable paradoxes of love."--Delia Ephron, author of SiracusaAs hilarious as it is sensitive. From raising chickens to children, copping your own kids ADD medication to cancer, Dunn expertly reveals the intricacies that make up a marriage. Her characters are sure to strike a chord with readers, as they struggle to define themselves and their roles as spouses. Dunn makes her mark in womens fiction with this multilayered novel that takes readers from funny to serious in a story full of truths, lies, and everything in between.--Library Journal Review Quote "This story is equally funny as it is emotional."-- Fab Fit Fun Details ISBN0316013617 ISBN-10 0316013617 ISBN-13 9780316013611 Author Sarah Dunn Pages 368 Language English Year 2018 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-01-16 Short Title The Arrangement Imprint Back Bay Books Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-01-16 NZ Release Date 2018-01-16 US Release Date 2018-01-16 UK Release Date 2018-01-16 Publisher Back Bay Books DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119194195;

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