The Tiny Wife (Paperback)

A magical short novel from the author of All My Friends are Superheroes. A robber charges into a bank with a loaded gun, but instead of taking any money he steals an item of sentimental value from each person. Once he has made his escape, strange things start to happen to the victims. A tattoo comes to life, a husband turns into a snowman, a baby starts to shit money. And Stacey Hinterland discovers that she’s shrinking, a little every day, and there is seemingly nothing that she or her husband can do to reverse the process. The Tiny Wife is a weird and wonderful modern fable. Small, but perfectly formed, it will charm, delight and unnerve in equal measure.

General

Imprint:	The Friday Project Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2013
Authors:	Andrew Kaufman
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-743923-2
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General
LSN:	0-00-743923-7
Barcode:	9780007439232

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A whimsical delight

Mon, 5 Aug 2013 | Review by: Judy Croome | @judy_croome

Subtle and imaginative, this short book is a magical tale of how we are each responsible for our own pain and suffering. Thirteen bank customers get an item of sentimental value stolen by a bizarre and rather likeable thief. He sets them a deadline to recover that stolen piece of their souls ... or else they'll die. The main character is the narrator's wife, who starts to shrink and shrink. We also find out what happens to the other 12 in the bank and, in doing so, we're gentle taught that it's only when we find the courage to face our deepest fears behind the illusions of our lives that we can find happiness. Approachable, entertaining and very funny, this is a terrific book to read.

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