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Sexually, I'm More of a Switzerland: Personal Ads from the London Review of Books
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David Rose
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Witty personal ads reveal poignant, humorous loneliness.
If you're the kind of person who appreciates the intermingling of wit and heart in the quest for connection, this book could be a delightful trove for you. The personal ads compiled here are as entertaining as they are revealing, offering a mosaic of individual desires and quirks. It's a glimpse into the human condition, served with a side of laughter and a dash of empathy.
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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ISBN: 9780330519007
Authors:
David Rose
Publisher: Picador USA
Date of Publication: 2011-10-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 262 readers)
Description
This is a collection of personal ads from the lonely hearts columns featured in 'London Review of Books'. Amid the witty one-liners and laugh-out-punchlines, there is pathos and passion aplenty. Whatever the tone, however, these ads make for engrossing reading.
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Witty personal ads reveal poignant, humorous loneliness.
If you're the kind of person who appreciates the intermingling of wit and heart in the quest for connection, this book could be a delightful trove for you. The personal ads compiled here are as entertaining as they are revealing, offering a mosaic of individual desires and quirks. It's a glimpse into the human condition, served with a side of laughter and a dash of empathy.
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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