Karen Joy Fowlerauthor profile |
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| born | February 07, 1950 |
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| gender | female |
| place of birth | Bloomington, Indiana, United States |
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about this author
Karen Joy Fowler (b. February 7, 1950, Bloomington, Indiana) is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction. Her work often centers on the nineteenth century, the lives of women, and alienation. She is best known as the author of the best-selling novel The Jane Austen Book Club that was recently made into a widely distributed movie of the same name. |
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books by Karen Joy Fowlercombine editionsavg rating: 2.67 | 6019 ratings | 14 distinct works see all books by Karen Joy Fowler » |
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quotes by Karen Joy Fowler
"There was something appealing in thinking of a character with a secret life that her author knew nothing about. Slipping off while the author's back was turned, to find love in her own way. Showing up just in time to deliver the next bit of dialogue with an innocent face."
— Karen Joy Fowler
— Karen Joy Fowler
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"I once broke up with a boy because he wrote me an awful poem."
— Karen Joy Fowler (The Jane Austen Book Club)
— Karen Joy Fowler (The Jane Austen Book Club)
"Allegra's Austen wrote about the impact of financial need on the intimate lives of women. If she'd worked in a bookstore, Allegra would have shelved Austen in the horror section."
— Karen Joy Fowler (The Jane Austen Book Club)
— Karen Joy Fowler (The Jane Austen Book Club)