Vernon God Little
by DBC Pierre | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0571216420 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0571216420 Global Overview for this book
Registered by aris1 of Nea Smirni - Νέα Σμύρνη, Attica Greece on 6/25/2015
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From the back cover:
WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2003
WINNER OF THE 2003 WHITBREAD FIRST NOVEL PRIZE
Named as one of the 100 Best Things in the World by GQ magazine in 2003, the riotous adventures of Vernon Gregory Little in small town Texas and beachfront Mexico mark one of the most spectacular, irreverent and bizarre debuts of the twenty-first century so far. Its depiction of innocence and simple humanity (all seasoned with a dash of dysfunctional profanity) in an evil world is never less than astonishing. The only novel to be set in the barbecue sauce capital of Central Texas, Vernon God Little suggests that desperate times throw up the most unlikely of heroes.
'A showpiece of superb comic writing . . . Out of the detritus of a morally bankrupt society, Pierre has fashioned a work of comic art.' Sunday Telegraph
'In a just world, this ridiculously funny first novel would come free with every television set . . . Not since reading John Kennedy O'Toole's masterpiece, A Confederacy of Dunces . . . have I laughed so much or felt such sheer delight at the discovery of a wholly fresh comic voice . . . this novel reads like a modern day fairytale.' Mail on Sunday
WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2003
WINNER OF THE 2003 WHITBREAD FIRST NOVEL PRIZE
Named as one of the 100 Best Things in the World by GQ magazine in 2003, the riotous adventures of Vernon Gregory Little in small town Texas and beachfront Mexico mark one of the most spectacular, irreverent and bizarre debuts of the twenty-first century so far. Its depiction of innocence and simple humanity (all seasoned with a dash of dysfunctional profanity) in an evil world is never less than astonishing. The only novel to be set in the barbecue sauce capital of Central Texas, Vernon God Little suggests that desperate times throw up the most unlikely of heroes.
'A showpiece of superb comic writing . . . Out of the detritus of a morally bankrupt society, Pierre has fashioned a work of comic art.' Sunday Telegraph
'In a just world, this ridiculously funny first novel would come free with every television set . . . Not since reading John Kennedy O'Toole's masterpiece, A Confederacy of Dunces . . . have I laughed so much or felt such sheer delight at the discovery of a wholly fresh comic voice . . . this novel reads like a modern day fairytale.' Mail on Sunday
Journal Entry 2 by aris1 at Καφέ - μπαρ "Οινώ" in Skyros - Σκύρος, Evia Greece on Thursday, June 25, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (6/27/2015 UTC) at Καφέ - μπαρ "Οινώ" in Skyros - Σκύρος, Evia Greece
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Skyros Island Bookcrossing community hosted the 8th annual greek Bookcrossing Convention in June 2013. They celebrate our two year anniversary since their very succeessful Convention with a Book Buffet with free books for everyone! This book (which, unfortunately, I never read) will be available amongst others, for new readers to enjoy. The bookcrossing meeting is planned for Saturday 27th of June in cafe bar "Ino"(OBCZ) in Skyros town, around 8.00pm. We will be glad to see you!
