The Mammoth Cheese (novel) explained

The Mammoth Cheese is a novel by American author Sheri Holman, published in 2003 by Atlantic Monthly. The narrative follows events in a small Virginia community following the birth of eleven babies to an individual woman. It was shortlisted for the 2005 Women's Prize for Fiction.

Summary

In the small, fictional community of Three Chimneys, Virginia, a woman prematurely gives birth to 11 babies. Press flock to cover the events, causing a ripple effect, resulting in a recreation of the Cheshire Mammoth Cheese.

Reception

The Mammoth Cheese was well received by critics. January Magazine described the narrative as "superb storytelling" but criticized the book's title and cover design.^[1]

The Guardian favorably reviewed the book, calling Holman "an original of extreme quality."^[2]

Kirkus Reviews called the novel "all-around terrific."^[3]

Booklist also reviewed the novel.^[4]

Awards

The Mammoth Cheese was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2005.^[5]

External links

• The Mammoth Cheese at the author's website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abrams . David . As Cheesy as it Gets . September 10, 2023 . .
2. Web site: Falconer . Helen . August 21, 2004 . Blame Jefferson . September 10, 2023 . . Guardian Media Group .
3. Web site: The Mammoth Cheese . September 10, 2023 . .
4. Web site: August 2003 . The Mammoth Cheese . September 11, 2023 . Booklist.
5. Web site: The Mammoth Cheese . September 10, 2023 . .