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5.0 out of 5 stars Small and perfectly formed, 25 Nov 2003

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This review is from: Fup (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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A pocket size guide to life for dreamers., 17 Jun 2004

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If you like novels to be very short and beautifully sweet, then this gem is for you. Like sticking in your favourite film to escape life for a few precious hours, you can sink into this beauty and be done in less then a few hours. I couldn't possibly describe the plot of this unusual fairytale, except to say that the main character is a duck. Yes a duck called Fup! Don't worry, all will be revealed to you when you begin this witty journey into American rural nostalgia. This is my favourite of Jim's wonderful work, and is the best book this humble reviewer has ever read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Sublime!, 8 May 2005

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All the deft skill and beauty of any classic fairytale you have ever read. Jim dodge has this amazing and enviable ability to use no more and no less than the right number of words to create perfect jewels of literature. This book truly moved me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting
Fup is a short novel but manages to pack a lot in. It is funny, poetical and haunting all at once. Jim Dodge manages to write incredibly subtle prose that reminds me of Thomas... Read more

Published 4 months ago by J. H. Bretts

2.0 out of 5 stars Fup duck
Well I had high hopes that it would be great. It was weird but not that good. A few golden moments but that was about all and luckily it was a quick read. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Pen

5.0 out of 5 stars Fable - ous!
It may seem strange to devote 250 words to a book 121 pages long, but Jim Dodge, often compared to the great Thomas Pynchon, has created a miniature classic worthy of the most... Read more

Published on 30 Jul 2006 by Madly Bobbington-Blythe

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genius
The best little book I have ever read (& read & read) - the only downside with Fup is it's so good that you keep giving it to friends and having to buy it again for yourself. Read more

Published on 7 Oct 2005 by graemegillis

2.0 out of 5 stars Out for a duck
About three quarters of the way through this book, I'd decided it was work of genius - it has spare but poetic writing, brilliant characterization, an intriguingly strange but... Read more

Published on 20 Jan 2005 by Flip

4.0 out of 5 stars A great little short read
Strange little tale about some weirdos who adopt a tough little duckling.

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Published on 8 Jan 2004 by doublegone

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking.
This is simply the best little book I've ever read. I've bought four copies now, because the first three were all eventually given to friends who gave them to friends who gave... Read more

Published on 9 Mar 2001 by iain@lionish.com

4.0 out of 5 stars more fun than john livingston seagull
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. Read more

Published on 18 Nov 2000 by bpaw@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing book - a delightful modern fable.
Do yourself a favour and buy this little book. The story is enchanting and the illustrations are second to none. Read more

Published on 20 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS DANGEROUS
Don't trust it, Mr Dodge is Satan and is trying to corrupt yoof with this subversive prodagandica tale of a relationship between a duck and a simpleton. Read more

Published on 10 Nov 1999 by Mr. S. G. Maskell

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