The 1002nd Book to Read Before You Die by M.J. Nicholls (English) Paperback Book

Description: The 1002nd Book to Read Before You Die by M.J. Nicholls M.J. Nicholls (author of The House of Writers and The Quiddity of Delusion) returns with a novel about readers and writers in outrageous battle with fate and society in Orkneya battle in which reality, thankfully, is the loser. Marcus Schott, sacked from serving succour to suckers and loans to losers, leaves the office life to luxuriate in literature. His plan is to read every title featured in Dr. Peter Boxalls notorious compendium 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. Motoring toward a small pre-purchased cottage on the Orkney Isles, Marcus soon encounters fatal hiccups in his scheme to compress a lifetimes reading into three years. These hiccups include skittish librarian Isobel Bartmel, self-cauterising critic Raine Upright, and the unpredictable happenings of the characterless Orkney peoples, too long trapped in their bothies of banality, each pushing Marcus further from his ecstatic vision of total list completion. A light comedy with a sunny paradisiac quality, rich in verbal virtuosity, Rabelaisian lists, and the occasional outburst of cheerful, cathartic violence, The 1002nd Book is the ultimate summer novel against summer novels: an anti-crowdpleaser with a tidy, cinematic plot that should please both crowds and all those thoroughly depressed by them. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography M.J. Nicholls is the author of TRIMMING ENGLAND (Sagging Meniscus Press, 2020), SCOTLAND BEFORE THE BOMB (Sagging Meniscus Press, 2019), THE 1002ND BOOK TO READ BEFORE YOU DIE (Sagging Meniscus Press, 2018), THE QUIDDITY OF DELUSION (Sagging Meniscus Press, 2017), THE HOUSE OF WRITERS (Sagging Meniscus Press, 2016), and A Postmodern Belch. He lives in Glasgow. Review A bibliophiles delight. If I were as clever as Nicholls, Id describe it as A sensational performance that takes the theatrics of a Morricone score and ties them to Sir Patrick Moores monocle. But Im not, so Ill just say this is a hilarious look at the literary life from both endsreading and writingparaded in a maximalist style with all the postmodern bells and whistles one expects from this ingenious author. Beneath it all is a deep knowledge and love for language and literature, despite Nichollss antic mockery of some of its creators and consumers. - Steven Moore, author of The Novel: An Alternative HistoryA brilliant companion for anyone who needs to read, particularly fiction, and muscular encouragement for you who wants to begin. Wry wit and intelligence unfold this original novel, an unparalleled advocacy of the written word. When you look back through the brambles of the last paragraphs you will see that you have been swanked onto the literary playing field by a major player, a strong new innovative voice full of the joys of reading and writing. - Steve Katz, author of The Exagggerations of Peter Prince Review Quote A bibliophiles delight. If I were as clever as Nicholls, Id describe it as A sensational performance that takes the theatrics of a Morricone score and ties them to Sir Patrick Moores monocle. But Im not, so Ill just say this is a hilarious look at the literary life from both endsreading and writingparaded in a maximalist style with all the postmodern bells and whistles one expects from this ingenious author. Beneath it all is a deep knowledge and love for language and literature, despite Nichollss antic mockery of some of its creators and consumers. - Steven Moore, author of The Novel: An Alternative History Details ISBN1944697624 Author M.J. Nicholls Pages 218 Publisher Sagging Meniscus Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 1944697624 ISBN-13 9781944697624 Format Paperback Language English Imprint Sagging Meniscus Press Place of Publication Montclair Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2018-06-28 AU Release Date 2018-06-28 NZ Release Date 2018-06-28 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General Publication Date 2018-06-28 US Release Date 2018-06-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133116139;

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