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The Magic Christian (Paperback)

by Terry Southern (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 1st Grove Press Pbk. Ed edition (25 Aug 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0802134653
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802134653
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 141,747 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Unenjoyable, and thankfully very short, 31 Jan 2009
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This is supposed to be a novel. It's not. At best, it's a collection of very short stories, linked by the theme of an incredibly rich prankster's cruel practical jokes. Some attempt at continuity is made, generally in a few paragraphs at the beginning of each prank, but it doesn't work. A couple of the short stories are very good, and actually worth reading, but the rest aren't. They're just too cruel to be funny. Don't bother with this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed so much I felt I was being tickled inside !, 2 Mar 2001
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The Magic Christian is a rare find indeed; it pre-dates much contemporary humour by about forty years. The antics of the main character Guy Grand are completely outrageous. If Trigger Happy TV makes you laugh then this book is for you. His madcap ideas and schemes are not only highly original and amusing but cut a biting, satiric piece out of The American Dream.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surreal piece of first rate satire, 22 Sep 2008
This is an incredibly funny book.

Guy Grand is a billionaire eccentric. He also hides a contempt for regular standards behind his posh visage.

With the money and inclination to cause all the mischief he pleases, he goes about making some fine mayhem, using his giant wealth as a blinding sheet.

This is a hilarious, compelling and brilliant book.
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