Coe, Jonathan
Mr Wilder and Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241989715
- author:
- Coe, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Billy Wilder's story is one of Hollywood's most intriguing figures. In Jonathan Coe's novel, Mr Wilder and Me, the acclaimed author turns his gaze to the famed director of Some Like It Hot. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Europe, the book follows Calista Frangopoulou as she finds herself working for Billy Wilder, about whom she knows almost nothing. As Calista joins Wilder on a journey of memory into the dark heart of his family history, the novel explores the nature of time and fame, of family and the treacherous lure of nostalgia. Through Calista's story, Coe offers a tender coming-of-age tale and an intimate portrait of a Hollywood icon. The novel sweeps beautifully from Greece to Munich and London, revealing the complexities of Wilder's life and the world he inhabited. With its sharp dialogue and excellent comic timing, Mr Wilder and Me is a captivating exploration of the human experience. Written with Coe's signature wit, this unmissable novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the world of cinema and the power of storytelling.
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