The Sterile Cuckoo: A Novel
Novel: The Sterile Cuckoo is a coming-of-age love story about college student Jerry Payne and the unconventional Pookie Adams. Their relationship unfolds through comic, candid encounters and a romance that ultimately leaves Jerry with lasting memories.
At a glance
- Follows Jerry and Pookie from their first meeting through a two-year college-era relationship.
- The story combines humor and sadness with an emotionally candid romance.
- Digital edition lists screen reader support, Word Wise, Page Flip and enhanced typesetting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A defined, relationship-focused coming-of-age story with a clear college setting.
- Reading aids include enabled Word Wise and Page Flip, plus screen reader support.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Edition | Reissue |
|---|---|
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Publication date | August 5, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 223 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0393349528 |
| File size | 2.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a character-led college romance with coming-of-age themes.
- Kindle readers who want Word Wise and Page Flip features.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for a non-fiction account or a story without romance.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
53% 53% - 4 stars
24% 24% - 3 stars
12% 12% - 2 stars
7% 7% - 1 star
4% 4%
The listing provides aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary. The ratings lean positive overall, while the spread across lower star categories indicates that experiences are not uniformly favorable. These figures alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance about fit beyond the novel’s described college romance and coming-of-age themes.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sterile Cuckoo about?
It follows Jerry Payne and Pookie Adams, whose unusual first meeting leads into a college-era love affair and a formative relationship.
What reading features are listed for this ebook?
The listing says screen reader support is available and Word Wise, Page Flip and enhanced typesetting are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 223 pages and a file size of 2.2 MB.
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