A too intelligent, advertising copywriter questions the nature of his life after he embarks on an odyssey into the absurd
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About the Author:
Russell Hoban is the author of many extraordinary novels including ANGELICA'S GROTTO, also available from Bloomsbury. He has also written some classic books for children including THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD and THE FRANCES books. He lives in London.
Review:
'A tour de force... entirely delightful' Auberon Waugh, Evening Standard; On a day like any other, Kleinzeit gets fired, is booked into hospital for a recurring pain, falls in love with a beautiful night sister, and finds himself pitched headlong into a wild and flickering world of mystery...; 'Masterly... a mosaic in which each tiny fragment of wit or dirt or profundity has its appointed place' TLS; 'Outstanding... brimming with humanity and humour... brilliant' Glasgow Herald; 'An original... a delight to read' The Times
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- PublisherSummit Books
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 067147927X
- ISBN 13 9780671479275
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages191
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