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Sideways
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #56849 in Books
- Published on: 2005-02-01
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 368 pages
Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
SIDEWAYS is the journey of two men, Miles and Jack, as they leave Las Vegas en route for Santa Ynez and Jack's impending nuptials. For Jack the weekend represents his final days of freedom, while for Miles, who has divorced his wife, lost his money and his passion for life, the week long road trip becomes an opportunity to evaluate his past, future and self. A raucous road trip complete with fine wine, SIDEWAYS is a thought-provoking and often hilarious novel about men, friendships and human relationships.
Customer Reviews
Every bit as entertaining as the film
I loved this book. The characters are as large as life, I laughed out loud, and learnt something about wine. Although I read it after seeing the film, the screen version takes nothing away from the enjoyment of this novel. Oh, and by the way the ending differs from the screen version.....
"We were drinking a memory"
Rex Pickett, in his novel Sideways has probably created two of the most endearingly loveable characters of recent years. Both men are full of petty denials and insecurities about love, sex and life, but their immutable friendship, and their ability to laugh off their respective troubles, makes for a terribly funny, and heartfelt story as we follow their escapades throughout Santa Ynez wine country.The movie version of Sideways will be released later this month, so it will be interesting to see what director Alexander Payne does with this story. At times, the book seems a little contrived, reading like a budding screenplay, rather than a piece of literary fiction, but the sparkling dialogue and the fabulous descriptions of the local wine growing country will keep most readers entertained. Sideways is unquestionably one of the best "buddy" stories to be released in some time. Also, readers don't have to know anything about wines and wine growing to appreciate the detailed wine tasting elements of this story. Mike Leonard October 04.
