''Strings Attached'' is a 1999 novel by Gay Walley. It is the author's first novel. It was published by

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. The book was a finalist for the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Prize.

Reception

''The New York Times'' Book Review said the book's non-linear narrative "offers possibilities for the evocation of a ravaged psyche, yet in this novel the result is an almost complete lack of narrative tension. The sequencing reflects neither chronology nor emotional logic". ''

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'' said it possessed "memorable style and strong character development

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weave a heartfelt story that will be remembered by all readers". ''

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'' said it is a "curious book to read – satisfying, certainly, for the evocative quality of the writing but unsatisfying in what is left out of the story. However, this book is well worth reading". ''

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'' found it "heavy-handed" whereas ''

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'' said it was "intelligent and uncommonly sensitive".

References

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, first=Danise , last=Hoover, title=Strings Attached, type=book review, volume=96, issue=6, date=November 15, 1999, page=606 1999 American novels 1999 debut novels Novels about alcoholism