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Danny Wallace and the Centre of the Universe (Quick Reads) (Paperback)

by Danny Wallace (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (4 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091908949
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091908942
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,153 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'The funniest writer of his generation. Apart from me' - Dom Joly 'Comedy writing doesn't get any better than this - unless you go round Danny's flat and make him add a bit in pen' - Ross Noble Praise for Join Me: 'Join Me is the kind of book I love: effortlessly funny, painfully accurate and entertaining to the very end. Brilliant' - Mike Gayle 'Extremely enjoyable. once cannot help wondering whether he has stumbled upon the future shape of spirituality' - Daily Telegraph 'One of the funniest stories you will ever read' - Daily Mail"

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Danny Wallace wanted to write about a place so special and so crucial to our existence that it had never before been tackled: the Centre of the Universe. But then, he realised that getting there might be a problem, and when he did, there'd probably be nothing much to write about. Until, he heard about a manhole cover, on a small street, in a small town, tucked away in a remote part of Idaho. The manhole cover had been declared the Centre of the Universe. The mayor had the science to back it up. The town rejoiced. And the name of the town? Wallace. It was a cosmic coincidence Danny couldn't resist...

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendously Enjoyable!, 21 Jan 2007
By Si (UK) - See all my reviews
Another typically *embarrass-yourself-by-bursting-out-laughing-on-the-bus* page turner, by the utterly brilliant Danny Wallace.
If you've become addicted to reading tales of whimsical journeys through life, exploring what are essentially his utterly mental flights of fancy - then this book will definately not disappoint.
His boyish enthusiasm for *everything* and quick wit are ever present, as is, his warm, engaging style.
My only disappointment, was that it didn't go on for longer!
King Danny, I salute you.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but very sweet, 13 Jan 2008
By H. YALE (Cheshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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If you've read any of Danny's other books, you should know what to expect with this one. It is short, maybe two hours if you take your time, but it's two hours well spent in the company of someone so funny.

This time round, Danny finds a small township in America that not only has his name, but has also been declared the centre of the universe by a mayor with a dubious scientific background. Of course, he books the next available flight and takes the reader on the journey.

If you haven't read anything by Danny Wallace before, this is a good start and should be enough to hook you into buying more of his books. If you've only ever seen him on TV, I would say you're missing out on his true wit - his writing is far better than his TV shows.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very short but very Danny Wallace, 25 May 2006
By Mr. Jonathan M. Race "bumba1717" (Ipswich, England) - See all my reviews
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I've been a big fan of Danny since Join Me! was released, and have since read Yes Man and Are You Dave Gorman? and enjoyed them greatly.
This new book is only a small one (being part of the World Book Day "Quick Reads" promotion) and only lasted me about an hour or so. In this short time though you find yourself quickly catapulted along with Danny on his latest adventure, and it's definately as good as his previous stuff. It doesn't delve into his *private* life in the way his past work has, purely a solo mission this one, but a definate must read for any existing fans, and a great introduction to his weird and wonderful world of adventure to anyone new.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
I read this in 1 hour. I laughed out loud more than once. Danny has a real gift for letting you see the world through his eyes. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Chris Morse

4.0 out of 5 stars A Most Enjoyable Quick Read!
I very much enjoyed this book, and would definitely recommend it to others, although do not be fooled into thinking it is an epic tome that will take you a few weeks to read... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Jacka

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting theory, but.....
I like Danny Wallace's other books, so was keen to read this one. It was however unfortunately disappointing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Rowe

5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING - Do Not Read This Book In Public!!!
No, really, don't!
I read it yesterday during my breaks on a course I was on, but, unfortunately, did not realize for some time that the other people in the room, all... Read more
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