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The Silver Linings Playbook is the riotous and poignant story of how one man regains his memory and comes to terms with the magnitude of his wife's betrayal, an enchanting first novel about love, madness, and Kenny G.
During the years he spends in a neural health facility, Pat Peoples formulates a theory about silver linings: he believes his life is a movie produced by God, his mission is to become physically fit and emotionally supportive, and his happy ending will be the return of his estranged wife, Nikki. The problem is that Pat is now home, living with his parents, and everything seems off; no one will talk to him about Nikki; his old friends are saddled with families; the Philadelphia Eagles keep losing, making his father moody; and his new therapist seems to be recommending adultery as a form of therapy.
When Pat meets the tragically widowed, physically fit, and clinically depressed Tiffany, she offers to act as a liaison between him and his wife, but only if he will give up watching football, agree to perform in this year's Dance Away Depression competition, and promise not to tell anyone about their "contract." All the while, Pat keeps searching for his silver lining.
In this brilliantly written debut novel, Matthew Quick takes us inside Pat's mind, deftly showing us the world from his distorted yet endearing perspective. The result is a touching and funny story that helps us look at both depression and love in a wonderfully refreshing way.
BookshelfMonstrosity: Despite differences in style, both of these charming novels feature protagonists trying to do what's right (and figure out what that might be). The books are upbeat, funny, and moving by turns, and it's easy to relate to the characters.… (mehr)
Ich mag dieses Buch,das von dem 34jährigen Pat erzählt, der sich nach einem langen Aufenthalt in der Psychiatrie wieder zurück ins "normale" Leben kämpft. Zunächst helfen ihm exzessiver Sport, die Identifikation mit seinem Football Club "Philadelphia Eagles" und vor allem seine Mutter und sein Bruder. Schwieriger gestaltet sich die Beziehung zu seinem Vater, den außer Eagles-Football nichts interessiert. Pats Versuch, mit seiner Frau Nicki wieder zusammenzukommen, gelingt ebenfalls nicht, auch wenn das über den kompletten Roman hinweg seine Antriebsfeder ist. Sein Jugendfreud Ronnie stellt ihm die ebenfalls psychisch kranke Tiffany vor, die es mit etwas ungewöhnlichen Methoden dann doch schafft, dass Pat langsam von Nicki Abschied nimmt. Das Buch entwickelt sich langsam, es ist keine reißerische und auch selten eine fröhliche Geschichte. Es geht einfach um einen Mann, der versucht, Silberstreifen, also hellere Linien an dunklen Wolken zu finden und der verzweifelt an Happy Ends glaubt. Ich verstehe übrigens nicht, warum in Deutschen der Titel nicht übersetzt wurde. Im Buch nimmt Pat immer wieder auf die Silberstreifen Bezug. Den Film möchte ich nun auch anschauen. ( )
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I don't have to look up to know Mom is making another surprise visit.
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I think it's strange to live in a house with someone you cannot talk to—especially when that someone is your father—and the thought makes me a little sad.
but Cliff keeps pushing for the truth like therapists do, because they all have some sort of psychic ability that allows them to see through your lies, and therefore they know you will eventually tire of the talking game and will offer up the truth.
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So I pull Tiffany a little closer, kiss the hard spot between he perfectly plucked eyebrows, and, after a deep breath, I say, "I think I need you too."
The Silver Linings Playbook is the riotous and poignant story of how one man regains his memory and comes to terms with the magnitude of his wife's betrayal, an enchanting first novel about love, madness, and Kenny G.
During the years he spends in a neural health facility, Pat Peoples formulates a theory about silver linings: he believes his life is a movie produced by God, his mission is to become physically fit and emotionally supportive, and his happy ending will be the return of his estranged wife, Nikki. The problem is that Pat is now home, living with his parents, and everything seems off; no one will talk to him about Nikki; his old friends are saddled with families; the Philadelphia Eagles keep losing, making his father moody; and his new therapist seems to be recommending adultery as a form of therapy.
When Pat meets the tragically widowed, physically fit, and clinically depressed Tiffany, she offers to act as a liaison between him and his wife, but only if he will give up watching football, agree to perform in this year's Dance Away Depression competition, and promise not to tell anyone about their "contract." All the while, Pat keeps searching for his silver lining.
In this brilliantly written debut novel, Matthew Quick takes us inside Pat's mind, deftly showing us the world from his distorted yet endearing perspective. The result is a touching and funny story that helps us look at both depression and love in a wonderfully refreshing way.
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Sein Jugendfreud Ronnie stellt ihm die ebenfalls psychisch kranke Tiffany vor, die es mit etwas ungewöhnlichen Methoden dann doch schafft, dass Pat langsam von Nicki Abschied nimmt.
Das Buch entwickelt sich langsam, es ist keine reißerische und auch selten eine fröhliche Geschichte. Es geht einfach um einen Mann, der versucht, Silberstreifen, also hellere Linien an dunklen Wolken zu finden und der verzweifelt an Happy Ends glaubt. Ich verstehe übrigens nicht, warum in Deutschen der Titel nicht übersetzt wurde. Im Buch nimmt Pat immer wieder auf die Silberstreifen Bezug.
Den Film möchte ich nun auch anschauen. (