The Mammoth Cheese (novel)
 First edition cover (publ. Atlantic Monthly Press) | |
| Author | Sheri Holman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Atlantic Monthly |
Publication date | August 1, 2003 |
| Publication place | USA |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 0-87113-900-6 |
The Mammoth Cheese is a novel by American author Sheri Holman, published in 2003 by Atlantic Monthly. The narrative follows events in a small Virginia community following the birth of eleven babies to an individual woman. It was shortlisted for the 2005 Women's Prize for Fiction.
Summary
[edit]In the small, fictional community of Three Chimneys, Virginia, a woman prematurely gives birth to 11 babies. Press flock to cover the events, causing a ripple effect, resulting in a recreation of the Cheshire Mammoth Cheese.
Reception
[edit]The Mammoth Cheese was well received by critics. January Magazine described the narrative as "superb storytelling" but criticized the book's title and cover design.[1]
The Guardian favorably reviewed the book, calling Holman "an original of extreme quality."[2]
Kirkus Reviews called the novel "all-around terrific."[3]
Booklist also reviewed the novel.[4]
Awards
[edit]The Mammoth Cheese was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2005.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Abrams, David. "As Cheesy as it Gets". January Magazine. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ Falconer, Helen (August 21, 2004). "Blame Jefferson". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Mammoth Cheese". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Mammoth Cheese". Booklist. August 2003. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ "The Mammoth Cheese". Women's Prize for Fiction. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
External links
[edit]- The Mammoth Cheese at the author's website