About this title: Adele Pietra has heard her mother say that her destiny is carved in the same brilliantly hued granite her father and brother cleave from the Stony Creek mine - she is to marry a quarryman. But when Adele's brother, Charles, dies unexpectedly, Adele sees the chance to change her life. Enrolling at Yale as Charles, Adele assumes his identity - and ...
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Edition: 1st Atria Books Hardcover Ed
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atria
Date Published: 2007-06-19
ISBN-13:9780743297820ISBN:0743297822
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Date Published: 2008-09-09
ISBN-13:9780743297837ISBN:0743297830
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Date Published: 2008-09-09
ISBN-13:9780743297837ISBN:0743297830
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Washington Square Pr
Date Published: 2008-09-09
ISBN-13:9780743297837ISBN:0743297830
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"What a lovely story!!! And so many stories in one... so many issues dealt with by the characters.. There is a well to do, spoiled girl that marries "beneath" her and is indefinetly estranged from her parents. There is a tense marriage between an Italian immigrant and a woman not quite used to doing for herself. There is sibling rivalry as one child is always favored over the other. There is mother/daughter discord, death, grief, and of course, the main plot, a girl dressing as a boy to attend Yale. It all blends so beautifully together.
I loved Adele and I enjoyed watching her mature and grow throughout the novel. When she steps into her dead brother's shoes and attends Yale in his place, she is a scared young girl. By the time her first year is over she is blossoming into a mature, strong minded woman hidden in a pair of trousers. I also liked the sexual tension between her and one of her friends. I was in suspense wondering where that would go. Adele also pulls off a very admirable stunt with a professor that is a closet Nazi. This being pre World War 2, I thought it was an excellent touch. I liked the friends and "family" Adele adopts along the way too. I found myself warming to the characters and even felt as tho I was in their homes.
My only complaint: A sequel is in order. I am left somewhat hanging. I think Prasad should write another book with Adele.. What does she do after college? What becomes of her relationship with Wick? How much longer can she pass herself off as a boy? Tell us more, Prasad!"
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