Girl With Curious Hair
A collection of absurd and humorous short stories
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:6th Nov '97
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection of stories blends the bizarre with humor, showcasing the absurdities of life. Girl With Curious Hair invites readers to laugh at the unexpected.
In Girl With Curious Hair, the author masterfully blends the bizarre with the mundane, creating a world where the absurd becomes a source of humor. The stories explore a range of characters, from eerily lifelike historical figures to exaggerated game-show hosts and late-night comedians. Each narrative invites readers to find laughter in the unexpected, highlighting the peculiarities of modern life.
The title story presents a fascinating juxtaposition of punk nihilism and Young Republicanism, showcasing the author's ability to tackle complex themes with wit and insight. Through a series of interconnected tales, the book delves into the absurdities of contemporary culture, offering a satirical lens on societal norms and expectations. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the strange realities that shape their lives, all while enjoying the author's unique comedic style.
Ultimately, Girl With Curious Hair serves as a commentary on the human condition, inviting us to embrace the oddities that define our experiences. With each turn of the page, the reader is drawn into a world where the bizarre is celebrated, and laughter is found even in the darkest corners of life. This collection is a testament to the author's keen observations and ability to find humor in the most unlikely places.
This collection of ten tales provides ample proof of his virtuosity for the uninitiated... This is not a writer for the squeamish... but his satirical mastery of speech patterns and his eye for the grotesque can astonish. DAILY TELEGRAPH Puncturing the veneer of power lies at the crux of this collection, and attention to detail illuminates the banal. Wallace's control of different voices is superb, given the individual style of each tale. THE TIMES It is his prose that really sets him apart; sometimes eerily banal, at others so densely observed you're scared to blink, and making ordinary situations seem strangely disconnnected from reality. Cleverness and verbosity are additional key ingredients, and the effect is often brilliant. SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY A collection of stories as varied in length and theme as they are imaginative, and as downright bizarre as any collection by one author has a right to be. Truly funny surreal humour. San Francisco Chronicle
ISBN: 9780349111025
Dimensions: 198mm x 131mm x 26mm
Weight: 260g
384 pages