A major literary event-nothing short of a ""tour de force"" (New
York Times) by the acclaimed and beloved author.
Marooned in an apartment that overflows with mementos from the past,
91-year-old Ptolemy Grey is all but forgotten by his family and the
world. But when an unexpected opportunity arrives, everything changes
for Ptolemy in ways as shocking and unanticipated as they are poignant
and profound.
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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey isamasterful, moving novel about age, memory, and family from one of the true literary icons of our time.
Marooned in an apartment that overflows with mementos from the past,
91-year-old Ptolemy Grey is all but forgotten by his family and the
world. But when an unexpected opportunity arrives, everything changes
for Ptolemy in ways as shocking and unanticipated as they are poignant
and profound.
By:
Walter Mosley Imprint: Riverhead Books,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 139mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 244g ISBN:9781594485503 ISBN 10: 159448550X Pages: 288 Publication Date:01 November 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Walter Mosley is one of America's most celebrated, beloved, and bestselling writers. His books have been translated into at least twenty-one languages, and have won numerous awards. Born in Los Angeles, Mosley lives in New York City.