Three by Finney

by Jack Finney

Book Overview

Three unforgettable Jack Finney novels in one stunning omnibus edition.

This handsome new book combines three Finney favorites--The Woodrow Wilson Dime, The Night People, and Marion's Wall--in an omnibus edition that brilliantly displays his bold and unmistakable imagination. Certain to delight anyone with a penchant for penetrating imaginary realms of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671640488
• ISBN13: 9780671640484
• Release Date: August 1987
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Read them before

I read the first two Jack Finney books and really enjoyed them. I loved that one of the characters lived in the Dakotah in NYC and the whole time travel aspect of the stories.

A GREAT Time travel book!

I LOVE this book! I've have read it at least 3 times and have passed it around to my kids who really enjoyed it. Very detailed descriptions of New York city back in the day and along with actual photos of that time makes you feel like you are there. A wonderful wonderful book!

Marion's Wall

Marion's Wall is a sci-fi story about a couple, Nick and Jan, Who move into a old San Fransisco apartment. When they find an old message written on the wall they start to investigate Marion who wrote it. Marion Marsh was a old actress who was about to be famous, but she died. Marion's ghost comes back to Nick and Jan and takes over Jan's body. Marion and Nick go through tons of crazy events as they work out their relationship and try to save Marion's career. I think this book is based around loyalty and friendship along with many other themes. i would recommend this to any Jack Finney fans or old sci-fi fans, but beware this book doesn't at all compete with Finney's other books.

inconsistent quality

I've read several other Jack Finney novels. I think he has a wonderful imagination and terrific style, and I particularly like his dialogue -- witty and natural-sounding.I thought these three stories were of mixed quality: The Woodrow Wilson Dime and Marion's Wall were excellent. The Woodrow Wilson dime is particularly good, examining the many outcomes possible from simple actions. But I thought Finney was slightly less successful with The Night People. His characters were likeable, but ultimately their actions were not believable. That said, though, I would re-emphasize that Finney is a fine writer, and even the weakest novel here is better than many other novelists' work. And the two stronger novels are highly entertaining. And what a bargain -- three Finney works in one volume!

A sweet, funny fantasy.

I've only read the first of the three stories -- THE WOODROW WILSON DIME -- but I loved it. Certainly if you liked TIME AND AGAIN, you'll love this. A loser discovers an alternate reality where all his dreams have come true. Like an old TWILIGHT ZONE episode, it takes one fantasy element and runs with it. Very funny; very sweet. A real bit of wish fulfillment.