The Man in the Window, Jon Cohen
The Man in the Window, Jon Cohen
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The Man in the Window

Author: Jon Cohen

Narrator: Jeff Cummings

Unabridged: 9 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/29/2013

Synopsis

Since he was disfigured in a fire sixteen years ago, recluse Louis Malone has remained hidden from the prying eyes of his neighbors in the small town of Waverly.Across town, Iris Shula, a lonely and unlovely nurse, knows at thirty-seven it is unlikely that her Prince Charming will ever appear. But Iris is about to learn how wrong she is.When Louis accidentally falls out of his second-story window, these two kindred souls are brought together. What unfolds is a most unlikely love story. One that will make you laugh and that will break—and remake—your heart.

About Jon Cohen

Jon Cohen, a former critical care nurse, wrote his first novel between hospital shifts and raising two children. After receiving a creative writing grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, he turned to writing full time. His two novels, both critically acclaimed, are The Man in the Window and Max Lakeman and the Beautiful Stranger. Setting his sights on Hollywood, he purchased a “how-to” book on screenwriting. He has since written numerous screenplays for Fox, Warner Bros., and Sony, and he is the cowriter of Minority Report, directed by Steven Spielberg. Jon lives with his wife outside of Philadelphia and is currently working on a new novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brenda on April 21, 2014

This book was a kindle monthly deal. I downloaded it thinking it sounded cute and quirky, but was not sure what to expect. As it happens, I wound up being blown away. I cannot say enough good things about this book, and from this day forward, it will be one of my most highly recommended books. I lau......more

Goodreads review by Rachelle on October 24, 2013

I received a copy of this book as a Goodreads Giveaway. I just finished reading this book this afternoon. I'm not even sure how to review it. It was very unique. I totally loved it. It was a heartwarming page-turner that was laugh out loud funny. I really enjoyed getting to know the other characters,......more

Goodreads review by Sandy on December 06, 2015

Soul satisfying I laughed and cried as I joined these well described characters move through their lives and more than one stepped away from looking through the window to move into life with all its pain and joy. This tale touched so many emotions and yes there are a few times it is a little surreal......more

Goodreads review by Mauoijenn on November 11, 2014

This book was a total surprise. The synopsis did not do this book justice. I feel in love with the coupling of the two main characters.......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on December 10, 2023

This was a sweet, quirky slice-of-life book. I enjoyed it, but I didn't LOVE it as much as "Harry's Trees". It felt like there were a lot of quotable lines in this book, but of course I didn't write any down. I did capture one paragraph where the image conveyed struck a chord with me for some reason......more

Quotes

“An off-beat love story…alternately deeply moving and laugh-aloud funny.” —Good Housekeeping“A fascination and a delight…A whimsical novel with flashes of bright fantasy and high hilarity…An attractive flight into romance’s more fabulous dimension.” —Kirkus Reviews“Jon Cohen conjures magic, weaving a gentle romantic fantasy of piercing and eccentric beauty.” —Boston Globe

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