Handyman's surreal entrapment in comedic existential quandary.
If you've ever felt hopelessly tangled in life's seemingly simple tasks, "All Quiet on the Orient Express" by Magnus Mills might resonate with you. It's a darkly humorous take on how a temporary commitment can spiral into an inescapable routine. You'll find yourself laughing and cringing in equal measures as the protagonist keeps getting sucked back into Mr. Parker's odd jobs. This book is a witty commentary on the absurdities of life and the difficulty of escape.
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ISBN: 9780002259064
Authors:
Magnus Mills
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 1851 readers)
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A striking allegory of labor and capital, purgatory and judgment, and the uncanniness of manual work.
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Handyman's surreal entrapment in comedic existential quandary.
If you've ever felt hopelessly tangled in life's seemingly simple tasks, "All Quiet on the Orient Express" by Magnus Mills might resonate with you. It's a darkly humorous take on how a temporary commitment can spiral into an inescapable routine. You'll find yourself laughing and cringing in equal measures as the protagonist keeps getting sucked back into Mr. Parker's odd jobs. This book is a witty commentary on the absurdities of life and the difficulty of escape.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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