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October 2018 - Frankenstein: Prodigal Son
By Sarah · 5 posts · 28 views
By Sarah · 5 posts · 28 views
last updated Nov 01, 2018 08:22AM
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Very funny and clever. Often absurd. I loved the satire on bureaucracy in particular ("the plans were on display..."). This is a book which should not be read in a public place, as you risk being seen as a loony - it's laugh-out-loud funny.
One of my favourite quotes is:
" 'I refuse to prove that I exist,' says God, 'for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing.'
"'But,' says Man, 'the Babel fish is a dead giveaway, isn't it? It could not have evolved by chance. It proves you exist, and s ...more
One of my favourite quotes is:
" 'I refuse to prove that I exist,' says God, 'for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing.'
"'But,' says Man, 'the Babel fish is a dead giveaway, isn't it? It could not have evolved by chance. It proves you exist, and s ...more
I first read this classic over ten years ago - in fact I read it multiple times, considering it my favorite book at one point - and I figured I would give it another whirl. I needed a change of pace and an enjoyable distraction from some particularly bad tedium, so I listened to the Stephen Fry narration. Let me tell you, this book ages so well. I was slightly worried that it wouldn't, because I've gone through the process of rereading a beloved book from my teens and being disappointed once or
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The wacky narrative and dry humor made this book a fun and easy read.
Oct 26, 2014
Ot's Mom
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Avid Reader and Geek Girl
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