Fup: A Modern Fable
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[A] short, masterful and unusual fable.
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Fup shows Jim Dodge to be one of the most original literary voices.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In recent years it’s seemed that in the world of literature big is best, and in order to qualify as a great work an author has to emulate Tolkien or Tolstoy with sprawling locations, character and interweaving plot strands. So, it’s refreshing to find a little novel that (in terms of size) is more Great Gatsby than War and Peace.
Fup is a colossal 89 pages of style, pace, rhythm, wit, comedy, cruel tragedy, and resolution. The embodiment of quality over quantity. The story centres round the life of a ninety-nine year old professional drinker and gambler, his giant of a son, and the title character – their overly aggressive duck. The only other book that comes close to emulating the style of this modern fable is Tom Baker’s wickedly funny The Boy who Kicked Pigs. It’s a life affirming, Americanised Roald Dahl of a fairy-tale.
Fup is a wonderful story full of richly surreal imagery, a poetic – almost ecological – balance to story and character, with wonderfully textured (Quentin Blake-esqe) illustrations by Harry Horse. This is one of these rare little books you’ll want to read again, and again, and again.
How do you describe it? This little pearl is the kind of book you pass round all your friends and family, satisfied in the knowledge that they will forever be in your debt for bringing something so dazzling into their lives. It gives you the feeling you get when you put on an old a comfy old jacket, and find a tenner in the pocket.
Jim Dodge recently said “I only want to be famous for a 100 miles. I had my moment of American fame with Fup…and found it distracting to the point of distortion.” I hope the rest of his writing is as good as Fup, and for his sake it gets less attention than it clearly deserves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nothing too profound here but some very good writing. Wonderful scene at the drive in movie and the duck turned film critic. Only takes one hour to read. Could make you feel nostalgic for rough whiskey.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Do yourself a favour and buy this little book. The story is enchanting and the illustrations are second to none. It makes a great present for anyone, perfect for those who "have everything" 'cause it's so unusual. I loved it.
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ducking great
Picked this up on a whim as the Fup duck idea made me smile, a great short story sometimes the language is as rough as you imagine the moonshine to be but an enjoyable tale.
Published 1 month ago by Bob Devani
my 'cult classic'
the reviews in the book say it for me-a fable funny and profound in so few pages. I loved it. It's a gem that I take pleasure in sharing with my friends.
Published 3 months ago by larabird
Love it
Such a cute story and definitely a gift to give to others who like to read. Have read this a few times over as it's so short. Brilliant.
Published 5 months ago by Deborah Cochrane
Love, redemption and an oversized duck...
I found this glorious little novel on a second hand book stall a few days before leaving for a week in Wales, and decided it might make good holiday reading. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gregory Heath
Simply Amazing
This is one of my favourite books of all time, I bought this copy to replace my own as I gave it away - this is about the fourth time I've had to replace it as I just love to share... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lynn
Quirky, wounded lives with humor and sadness underneath
This is a very colorful novelette that begins with wounds and ends in a kind of love between two barely functional people and animals, including a duck and wild boar. Read more
Published 12 months ago by rob crawford
Wonderful book, marred by ending
Absolutely adored the book right until the abrupt ending, at which point I felt thoroughly cheated and wished I hadn't bothered reading it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rosey Lea
Brilliant - but no pictures on Kindle!
I loved this book, only a short read but totally engrossing. However, not a good Kindle buy as I understand the paperback is beautifully illustrated. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Bachmann
A 20th Century Classic of simplicity and charm
"FUP" A 20th Century Classic of simplicity and charm. Jim Dodge is a master story teller and a humanist of extraordinary wit and style. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bluenose James
Wonderfully funny and entertaining
A wonderful short book perfect for a Sunday afternoon! Fup is indeed a modern day fable but what it is actually saying is personal to each reader. Read more
Published 16 months ago by missussmith
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