num_pages: 272
description: A New York Times Notable Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 1995Harriet Rose, twenty-six, is an American photographer just winning recognition for her work. A travel fellowship brings her to visit her best friend and former roommate, Anne Gordon, in Switzerland. In an ongoing letter to her boyfriend, Harriet reports on strange developments in Anne's life, most notably her affair with a much older married man, which seems to be leading to a disastrous conclusion. Before she can rescue Anne, events take a series of unexpected turns, and Harriet must reexamine her own life and past, and come to terms with the difficulties and possibilities of human relationships. 
language: English
title: Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
titlecomplete: Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
genres: Literary Fiction, Womens, Fiction, Chick Lit, Adult Fiction, Contemporary
ratings_count: 223
places: Geneva
publisher: Picador