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Title:Saint Maybe
Author:Anne Tyler
Book Format:Paperback
Book Edition:Anniversary Edition
Pages:Pages: 337 pages
Published:August 27th 1996 by Ballantine Books (first published August 20th 1991)
Categories:Fiction. Contemporary
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In 1965, the happy Bedloe family is living an ideal, apple-pie existence in Baltimore.  Then, in the blink of an eye, a single tragic event occurs that will transform their lives forever--particularly that of seventeen-year-old Ian Bedloe, the youngest son, who blames himself for the sudden "accidental" death of his older brother.

Depressed and depleted, Ian is almost crushed under the weight of an unbearable, secret guilt.  Then one crisp January evening, he catches sight of a window with glowing yellow neon, the CHURCH OF THE SECOND CHANCE.  He enters and soon discovers that forgiveness must be earned, through a bit of sacrifice and a lot of love...


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Original Title: Saint Maybe
ISBN: 0449911608 (ISBN13: 9780449911600)
Edition Language: English
Characters: Ian Bedloe
Setting: Baltimore, Maryland(United States)


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I would like to say a lot about this book, but some of it would undoubtedly contain spoilers. I had to consider carefully before rating it, it comes very close (for me) to a 5 star rating. As has been said before, were there half stars I'd go 4.5 easily here.First, this isn't the typical type book that I usually read or that usually appeals to me. We follow Ian through most of his life, his lack of wisdom, the decisions he makes, their consequences... I picked this book up because I saw (and

I loved Anne Taylor's style of writing. I wanted to read every word. The characters were very interesting. I didn't care for the ending, in fact I almost lost interest in the last couple chapters. The chapters were way too long. What could have been a 5 ended up a 3.

I LOVE Anne Tyler. Every time I sit down to write a novel (haha, that sounds really funny) I draw on Anne Tyler and Jane Austen for inspiration, because I love the way they make an ordinary person/family, and the minutiae of their daily lives, so fascinating. Argh! If only I could do that, I wouldn't have to spend tons of money and time on a law school education - I could just sit back and let the royalties roll in. Anyway, Anne Tyler as a writer is totally realistic, eccentric, funny, sad, and

Sometimes I wonder if Real Honest-to-Goodness Nice People are an endangered species...Then I think, No - theres always a new generation of plain humble folk (whore still a bit too shy to inherit the earth) WAITING IN THE WINGS!And THIS is a wonderfully, warmly human book about the love of your faith, family and friends, and many, many acquaintances, which - experienced day by day, over many years - can seal up every last anxiety-producing crevice in this crazy modern life you lead, heal your

Saint Maybe is quintessential Anne Tyler: a quirky, but affectionately-drawn family has to deal with a tragedy that sends ripples through their lives over many years.It is also quintessential in being brilliantly written and compelling from first to last.As i read more Tyler, I keep thinking that perhaps the similarity of some of the scenarios may make her work pall, but to date any doubts have been swept away by her ability to tell a story and draw characters in a humane and convincing way.



Another Baltimore set family saga - so typical it's Anne Tyler territory, but nonetheless as usual a great read. I have read a lot of Anne Tyler and this one is particularly strong - definitely one not to miss!