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When Franny Stands Up
- Author
- Eden Robins
- Narrator
- Lily Ganser
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 1 November 2022
- Run Time
- 12 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Franny Steinberg knows there’s powerful magic in laughter. She’s witnessed it.
With the men of Chicago off fighting WWII on distant shores, Franny has watched the women of the city taking charge of the war effort. But amidst the war-bond sales and factory shifts, something surprising has emerged, something Franny could never have expected. A new marvel that has women flocking to comedy clubs across the nation: The Showstopper.
When Franny steps into Chicago’s Blue Moon comedy club, she realizes the power of a Showstopper—that specific magic sparked when an audience laughs so hard that they are momentarily transformed. And while each comedian’s Showstopper is different, they all have one thing in common: they only work on women.
After a traumatic flashback propels her onstage in a torn bridesmaid dress, Franny discovers her own Showstopper is something new. And suddenly she has the power to change everything—for herself, for her audience, and for the people who may need it most.
Critics Review
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“Narrator Lilly Ganser…has many great characterizations, such as the jaded voice of Lottie, the nightclub manager, and Franny’s parents…As the author makes the case that laughter is the best medicine, listeners will indeed laugh.”
AudioFile
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“A sharply funny, heartwarming story with strong female characters, exploring religious, racial, and gender identity.”
Booklist
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“Robins overlays her convincing illustration of mid-century social repression of women with a stirring portrayal of Franny…Readers will fall in love with this one.”
Publishers Weekly
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“Franny learns what she can stand up for. Further, she learns that communication can be the key to resolving conflict and that holding back can be incredibly damaging to relationships.”
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“Funny, unsentimental, brave, and silly without being unserious. What a book!”
Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author
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“Smart and wickedly funny…a joy-roaring ride through mid-century Chicago.”
Wesley Chu, author of The Art of Prophecy
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“When Franny Stands Up is a riot of a book. Its characters burst with life and wit, even as they bristle against the hard edges of their world.”
Rob Ziegler, author of Seed
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“This novel is freaking magic in every way, and it pulls off just about every kind of magic trick you can imagine…I adore Franny.”
Juan Martinez, author of Best Worst American
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Details
- Author
- Eden Robins
- Narrator
- Lily Ganser
- Duration
- 12 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9798212272179
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, Humorous fiction, Religious and spiritual fiction, Family life fiction, Magical realism
Synopsis
Franny Steinberg knows there’s powerful magic in laughter. She’s witnessed it. With the men of Chicago off fighting WWII on distant shores, Franny has watched the women of the city taking charge of the war effort. But amidst the war bond sales and factory shifts, something surprising has emerged, something Franny could never have expected. A new marvel that has women flocking to comedy clubs across the nation: The Showstopper. When Franny steps into Chicago’s Blue Moon comedy club, she realizes the power of a Showstopper—that specific magic sparked when an audience laughs so hard, they are momentarily transformed. And while each comedian’s Showstopper is different, they all have one thing in common: they only work on women. After a traumatic flashback propels her onstage in a torn bridesmaid dress, Franny discovers her own Showstopper is something new. And suddenly she has the power to change everything … for herself, for her audience, and for the people who may need it most.
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