The Cardturner
Author | : Louis Sachar |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2011-08-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781408808511 |
ISBN-13 | : 140880851X |
Rating | : 4/5 (51X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Cardturner written by Louis Sachar and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Alton's ageing, blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him, he agrees. After all, it's better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall, and Alton's mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But, like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachar's wonderful books, this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops, and he meets the very attractive Toni, deeply buried secrets are uncovered and a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Alton's mother is in for a surprise!