The Waiting Game
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Book Overview
At "The Hollyhocks" old people's home, the inhabitants are "waiting for the scythe." As they do, Lady Celia runs a blackmail business on the side, Mr. Cross keeps a tally of residents' deaths, and Mrs. Bellamy decides she can't take it any more and slits her throat. Meanwhile, two newcomers also cause disturbance, as hidden pasts, unusual sexual preferences, and wickedly dark humor are mixed to delicious effect.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0349109028
ISBN13:9780349109022
Release Date:September 1998
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 7.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Stunning
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Who would have known all the things that can happen in a home for the elderly.... Bernice Rubens obviously does and she tells us with all her own peculiar wit! A great read!
One of my favourite books
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I am not looking forward to growing old especially after reading this book. However, I laughed out loud at this dark and tragic look at life in a retirement home. The residents all have dark secrets that come to the fore in a masterful and original piece that is definitely one of Rueben's best.
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