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Mouthing the Words"Moving and comic at once. . . . Hallucinatory, hilarious, and haunting." Boston Globe By turns harrowing and hilarious, this adroitly narrated winner of the Toronto Book Award re creates the world in the imagination of Thelma. It's a world in which she can escape some of her more painful childhood realities, like those games her father likes to make her play, where he's the boss and she the naughty secretary. And her mother so fiercely favors her
"Moving and comic at once. . . . Hallucinatory, hilarious, and haunting." -- Boston Globe By turns harrowing and hilarious, this adroitly narrated winner of the Toronto Book Award re-creates the world in the imagination of Thelma. It's a world in which she can escape some of her more painful childhood realities, like those games her father likes to make her play, where he's the boss and she the naughty secretary. And her mother so fiercely favors her younger brother, the cherubic Willy, that Thelma finds herself perpetually in emotional exile. No wonder Thelma asks practically every adult she meets to adopt her. Along Thelma's bumpy way from a rural English village to Canada to a law degree at Oxford, she meets many potential parents and even makes some friends, but it is with the companions of her fertile imagination -- with the scaredy-baby Janawee, moody and timid Ginniger, and big, strong, stoic Heroin -- that Thelma finds comfort. With them, too, she loses an already tenuous connection to reality, though ultimately Thelma's spirit and humor prove to be as indomitable as her wit. "Prickly, unsentimental. . .a portrait of terrible comic humanity." -- New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing. . . . Lush, visceral prose . . . rings with an authority rarely found in first novels." -- Washington Post Book World "A novel of astonishing power . . . . An instantaneous classic." -- Baltimore Sun "Elegant . . . sings with an almost Victorian delicacy and sophistication." -- San Francisco ChronicleBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 02/20/2002
ISBN: 9780786709663
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.53w x 0.61d
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★★★★★ 5
Nice Peppercorns
Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1), Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Very pleased with these Sauer’s whole black peppercorns. The quality is excellent — fresh, aromatic, and full of flavor. They grind easily in my pepper mill and make a noticeable difference compared to pre-ground pepper. I’ve used them on everything from salads to steaks and soups, and the flavor really stands out. Great value for the amount you get, and I’ll definitely purchase again
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice peppercorns!
Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
This is a container full nice fresh whole peppercorns for a reasonable price. I use freshly cracked pepperin my cooking, as well as at the table seasoning and it makes a nice difference in taste.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Peppercorns
Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Value size perfect for refilling our pepper mill. Taste is great just the right spice. Peppercorns were fresh. Would order again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good pepper, large container for the price
Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
This is good pepper, a large container and seemed like the best price from what I saw. A great canister to use as a refill for your pepper grinder. Honestly my only complaint is that the container is a bit tall for my cupboards. I guess I'm used to the sort of "standard" size of containers like this that I've picked up at Costco and cooking outlets like Orson Gygi. This is taller than those and was a little tough to fit but it barely worked.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Strong, Fresh, and Long-Lasting Black Pepper for Everyday Cooking
Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1), Size: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
I recently started using this whole black pepper in a 1-pound canister, and it has been a great addition to my kitchen. The peppercorns are fresh, aromatic, and have a strong natural spice that really enhances the flavor of home-cooked meals.
One of the best things about using whole pepper instead of pre-ground is the freshness. When I grind it myself, the aroma is much stronger and the taste feels more bold and flavorful. It works perfectly in a pepper grinder and gives me control over how coarse or fine I want it.
I’ve used it in soups, marinades, meat dishes, and even simple everyday cooking like eggs and vegetables. It adds a nice heat and depth of flavor without being overwhelming. A little goes a long way, so the large canister lasts quite a while, which makes it very practical for regular cooking.
The packaging is simple but sturdy, and it keeps the peppercorns fresh and dry. It’s also convenient for storage in the pantry.
Overall, this is a solid, reliable black pepper option for anyone who cooks often. It’s fresh, strong, and versatile, making it a great staple spice for everyday use in the kitchen.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026