A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler
The novel centers around Barnaby Gaitlin, a 30-year-old man who is still trying to shake off the bad reputation he earned in his youth. He works for Rent-a-Back, a service that helps elderly people with odd jobs, and he finds fulfillment in helping them. However, his family and the society still see him as a failure. He meets Sophia, a wealthy woman who doesn't fit into his world, and their relationship causes him to reevaluate his life and the choices he's made.
The 7040th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 304
- Words
- 82,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 67th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)