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Benny & Shrimp: A Novel
by Katarina Mazetti

Published: 2009-07-28
Paperback : 209 pages
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The bestselling "offbeat, down-to- earth love story"(The Observer, London)- now available in the United States

An international sensation, this addictively readable tale asks the question: Why is it so impossible to get a relationship between two middle-aged misfits to work? The answer ...
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The bestselling "offbeat, down-to- earth love story"(The Observer, London)- now available in the United States

An international sensation, this addictively readable tale asks the question: Why is it so impossible to get a relationship between two middle-aged misfits to work? The answer lies in the story of Shrimp, a young widowed librarian with a sharp intellect and a home so tidy that her jam jars are in alphabetical order; Benny, a gentle, overworked milk farmer who fears becoming the village's Old Bachelor; and an unlikely love that should not be as complicated as it seems. Reminiscent of the works of Carol Shields, this quirky, humorous, beautifully told novel breathes new life into the age-old conundrum that is love.

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Get the book that has the discussion with author--she was intestesting and lot of our discussion focused on her answers to questions posed to her
by cherylmariemock (see profile) 02/16/10

Was the ending in character with how Shrimp was portrayed throughout the book?
by zacharyasz (see profile) 02/16/10

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  "Benny & Shrimp"by Nancy G. (see profile) 02/17/10

It's a quick read and is funny in parts - not the greatest book I've read, but okay. The author does a good job of writing from the man's perspective and, as a female reader, you can surprisingly feel... (read more)

 
  "Benny and Shrimp"by cheryl m. (see profile) 02/16/10

Interesting examination of a relationship--every other chapter was the other partner's point of view on the same situation. Ending came out of nowhere and seemed odd, but would be interested in reading... (read more)

 
  "Benny and Shrimp"by Jennifer Z. (see profile) 02/16/10

Our group enjoyed reading this translated version and found a lively discussion in the nuances of the cultural differences that the characters portrayed. Although we differed with the author on a couple... (read more)

 
  "Benny and Shrimp"by Kathy Z. (see profile) 02/01/10

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