Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole (1980, Hardcover)

One great ride…

What a terrible shame that Toole took his life. What an homage to him that his mother was finally able to find a publisher that would back this extraordinary Pulitzer winning craziness. It’s a great, great ride; can’t thank you enough, Mr. Toole.Vollständige Rezension lesen

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Unusual

I have so much to say about this book, for one thing it was written by my husbands cousin, loosely based on his family. John Kennedy Toole was my mother in laws brothers son, her maiden name was Toole. We were so thrilled when he won the Pulitzer, however he wasn’t there to see his work become such a success.
His mother Thelma was going to have it published no matter what it took, and of course she did. If it wasn’t for her tenacity it would be forgotten in an attic. I have read a letter from her to my mother in law saying that John got his talent from her and only her. I could go on and on.Vollständige Rezension lesen

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Review of confederacy of dunces

I love this book . I grew up in New Orleans and Toole’s dialects and descriptions of the city, neighborhoods and peopl including various cultures is spot on. Deserves his Pulitzer Prize.
The book was in very good conditionVollständige Rezension lesen

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Good book

The book is in good shape with minimal wear as far as I can tell so far.

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A Classic

I went to college in New Orleans ( Tulane ) 1957-1961. I wondered what the local New Orleans was like. This classic and national prize winner gives you a very funny picture!

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if you have not reat this book, DO SO NOW!

Bought as gift, better than advertised. Thanks.

Read or Regret

A must read for any lover of Zany, Improbable, Bizarre, SNL-Addicts and folks with strong constitutions.

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