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Apathy and Other Small Victories
Apathy and Other Small Victories | Paul Neilan
6 posts | 11 read | 6 to read
Following a pattern of disconnectedness and flight throughout his life, Shane finds his latest attempt to withdraw complicated by his sadistic corporate climber would-be girlfriend, a rent-subsidized affair with his landlord's wife, the hearing-impaired assistant to Shane's unstable dentist, and an untimely murder. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
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MilesnMelodies
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Panpan

So I finally finished this book and I'm reminded once again why I don't read contemporary fiction. I read this for a book club and based on the title I thought there was a chance I might like it. It did have some great stuff in there regarding what work is really like, so good in fact I'm sorry the overall plot ruined it. It seems everyone thinks they have a murder mystery novel in them. Also, he just uses absurdity for absurdity's sake.

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vivastory
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I'm a day late, but thanks for the tag @madamereadsalot1 !
1) Where the Sidewalk Ends, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
2) I think I have only posted about the tagged book one or two other times, but I remember it was pretty funny. Anything by David Sedaris. I always get a good chuckle out of the Miriam Black books.
3) Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad, Slaughter's Grant County, Christie's Poirot, Cormoran Strike, Megan Abbott.
4) I ♥ danish

Eggs Thanks for joining in 🎈👏🏻🤗 5y
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vivastory
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CSeydel Sounds interesting! 6y
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AnastasiaPoirier
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Pickpick

Quite possibly the most absurd and laugh-out-loud book I've ever read. Also, one of the best opening paragraphs of all time.

TheBookgeekFrau That‘s great 😁💜 6y
KateFulfordAuthor If you like laugh out loud dialogue and situations, may I recommend my debut novel to you? Links to reviews and more are in my bio. With thanks, Kate. 6y
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