Re- read and always worth it, I will keep this copy safe as lent one never came back
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I chose this book after I found it on a list of the all-time funniest books. It is not funny. There are no interesting or attractive characters, and there is no plot to speak of.
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A good read.
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Recomended by Billy Connely good book plenty of laughs
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Great book very funny
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I love this book - have bought numerous copies over the years and end up giving them away or lending them and not getting them back! Its a 'Marmite' book...if like me you were born pre 1960's and understand that things were 'different' back then, in terms of equality and the way people interacted, then you will recognise much that will make you smile,as the author is skilful in his portrayal of his characters. However its not a book for those who are likely to be upset or offended by a 'snapshot' of America in the 60's with all its faults and the 'white' culture which prevailed in so many ways, a culture which now we rightly regard as pretty shocking and unacceptable. However, the characters are very real and the day to day struggles of the fat, flatulent 'hero' have made me laugh out loud many times. Sadly, at the time, the author was not able to find a publisher and reportedly committed suicide in despair, whilst still comparatively young. The book finally found a publisher due to the efforts of John Kennedy Toole's mother and it has become a bit of a cult classic.Read full review
A tedious book, the story line seems to never get off the ground. The main character is the author speaking in hifalutin semi educated circumlocution. but there you go now I am doing it. The characters are too impossible to follow and that leaves you wanting more. So apart from the rambling letters which could easily be left out, you have the makings of a great book with amazing dialogue, that could never be transferred to the stage because the characters live in your imagination A struggle but I enjoyed it
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