Catalyst

by Jennifer Ball

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571199151
• ISBN13: 9780571199150
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Sharp, funny read

Jennifer Ball's second book, Catalyst, offers a funny and insightful look at the world of postgraduate chemistry, singing telegrams and life in New York city. Ball's poker-faced wit makes Shelby -- the singing telegram deliverer, Max -- her chemist husband and Hadley--their friend, sad, sweet and hilarious, as life in the Big Apple delivers one frustration after another. If you've never had your bathroom cave in under your feet, or if you've ever wondered what's it's like to sing to total strangers dressed as Wonder Woman, Catalyst will get you there.--Eilene Zimmerman, contributing editor, Zoetrope: Short Storie

Piqued curiosity, held my attention, left me satisfied

I thought it was interesting that Rahda -certainly the villain by most any yardstick - was presented in a fashion that made her a sympathetic character as well. This was handled very delicately and made the whole thing more interesting and realistic - multi dimensional and complex. I was left at the end, knowing that the story was complete and satisfied, but still wishing there would be more to read.... as an author I should think that that is just how you would like to leave your readers. Great book!