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Summary: One of the worst books I've ever read.
Review: Confederacy of Dunces is one of the worst books I've ever read. It certainly did not live up to its billing. I found the book dated, and lacking humor in today's society (that of course assumes it was humorous when it was written). The humor is distasteful and offensive. There is nothing madcap about the adventures of Ignatious Reilly--he is simply a pathetic overweight individual. I am sorry that I wasted money buying this book.
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Summary: So funny and so sad and so wonderfully done
Review: You'll wish intensely that the author would have stayed with us longer and given us more of his brilliant perspective on life, love, sanity, loneliness and family. Alas, this and a short novel written as a teenager are all there are to indicate John Kennedy Toole lived and observed a section of life never revealed so well before or since.Without question, Ignatius is one of the great characters of American fiction. There is a little (only a little, thank God) of Ignatius in all of us and recognizing him will make you laugh uproariously at times and shake your head in pity at others. His long-suffering mother, his dazed and bewildered co-workers and the floatsam and jetsam of New Orleans are truly unique characters. How many books by white authors feature a truly wise and truly independent African-American character? You'll never forget meeting Ignatius. He'll creep into your thoughts, your humor and your language. You'll hear him whenever you feel outraged a! t being forced to live with the rest of us heathens or cheated for someone's inability to see your genius. Finally, you'll recognize that the hilarious and sad life of Ignatius probably mirrored Toole's; and you'll understand why he didn't stay to write more novels. In a way, that's alright. He did it right with this one.
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Summary: By far one of the greatest satires of this century.
Review: The Confederacy of Dunces is one of the best satires I have ever read. All though the rumors suggest that perhaps J.K. Toole was, in fact, a fictional persona created by W. Percy, this book is a work of art.
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Summary: A Modern Comic Classic
Review: I must have read this masterpiece a dozen times and still laugh out loud. If the movie chapter doesn't crack you up you definitely need therapy. You'll never look at a hotdog the same way after you read Dunces. Too bad there will never be a sequel. Read this book!
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Summary: a comic strip minus the pictures
Review: Funny stuff fellow readers. When imagining a real life version of old Ignatius the only fair comparison was the comic book salesman on the Simpsons, and I quote,"Who are you the creator of High n' Lois cause you're making me laugh." A truly original story and a continuous laugh. In closing I will add my gratuitous "must read", and remember kids, RIF-reading is fun.
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Summary: Simply the greatest novel ever written.
Review: This morning I finished this book. It was my fourteenth reading of the masterpiece. Each time I read this I find something new to laugh out loud over. This book the the barometer by which I measure a persons intelligence. If you don't like the book you are sentenced to a life of unspeakable tedium and I pray your valve slams shut thus saving the rest of us from your world view. If you are bright, caring and contribute to society, spread the word. this is a read to be enjoyed and enjoyed again. You will never meet another character like Ignatius Reiley in fiction or real life. I read the book every year. I'm always a little sad when it ends, but I know I'll revisit in a year or so. For readers of this type of fiction, Handling Sin by Mark Malone is an entertaing read after the first dreary fifty pages.
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Summary: Simply the funniest book I've ever read.
Review: I'm on my fourth read and I still can't control my laughter. When I'm reading, people look at me and think I'm a nut because I'm laughing so hard. I get so excited at reading the dialogue between the characters (mainly Ignatius). I've never read anything like it. If anyone knows any other books this funny, please, e-mail me. Toole is simply brilliant.
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Summary: I laughed , I cried,,, wait a minute, I didn't cry
Review: Far and away, the funniest book you could read. Ignatius Reilley deserves to be in the comedy hall of fame, if it exists... We could build one if it doesn't i am pretty handy with tools, but i need help..PLEASE READ THIS BOOK
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Summary: As funny as they get. A hilarious book.
Review: This is a fantastic book about the blunders of society seen through the eyes of a madman. This book comes with the highest of recommendations. By the 50th page, this was already my favorite book.
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Summary: My favorite book
Review: I have read and reread this book several times and it still makes me laugh out loud each time. I can't understand why this book has not been made into a movie.
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