Holidays in Heck [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

O'Rourke, P. J.

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ISBN 10: 0802119859 ISBN 13: 9780802119858

Casa editrice: Atlantic Monthly Pr, 2011

Riassunto

A follow-up to Holidays in Hell collects classic travel pieces written throughout the author's post-retirement years, a period marked by his haphazard journeys with and without family to such regions as China, Kyrgyzstan and America. By the best-selling author of Give War a Chance.

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Recensione:

A prolific humorist continues his outpouring of solid writing. . . some very fine travel writing, the best of which is wickedly droll O'Rourke at his very best. . . . Here's hoping there's another 15 books still to come.” Los Angeles Times

[O’Rourke is] just as funny but also challenging himself when working outside of topicality. . . . a likable, brisk little brother to my favorite, 1988’s Holidays in Hell. . . . This is my kind of O’Rourke: grouchy, quick and there to make you laugh.” San Francisco Chronicle

In this cheeky follow-up to Holidays in Hell, former war correspondent O’Rourke trades battle zones for more appealing travel destinations, often with his family in tow. . . . The exotic . . . rub shoulders with the more mundane . . . and all of them share O’Rourke’s razor wit. . . . O’Rourke loses none of his sly humor, finding many opportunities to lampoon American politics under his new guise as a traveling family man.” Publishers Weekly

O’Rourke offers the fresh perspective of a neophyte civilian and family traveler along with his own acerbic wit about politics, recreation, economics, and family life. . . . The essays are as humorous and charmingly meandering as his travels.” Booklist

[O’Rourke] provides colorful, earthy descriptive passages regarding stag hunts in Britain, extreme horseback riding in the wild of Kyrgyzstan, a poignant look at his bout with cancer, and a brief jaunt to Kabul, Afghanistan. Red meat for his fans.” Kirkus Reviews

Entertaining . . . [O’Rourke is] an engaging writer, regardless of the topic.” Library Journal

"A spin with P.J. O'Rourke is like a ride in the back of an old pickup over unpaved roads. You get where you're going fast, with exhilarating views--but not without a few bruises." The New York Times Book Review on Holidays in Hell

L'autore:

P.J. O’Rourke is the author of 13 books, including Parliament of Whores andGive War a Chance, both of which were #1 New York Times best sellers. His most recent book isDon't Vote -- It Just Encourages the Bastards.

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• Editore: Atlantic Monthly Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0802119859
• ISBN 13: 9780802119858
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 265