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Mission London

Autor Alek Popov
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 apr 2014
The new Bulgarian ambassador to London is determined to satisfy the whims of his bosses at all costs. Putting himself at the mercy of a shady PR-agency, he is promised direct access to the very highest social circles. Meanwhile, on the lower levels of the embassy, things are not as they should be. With criminal gangs operating in the kitchens, police on the trail of missing ducks from Hyde Park and a sexy Princess Diana impersonator employed as the cleaner, how is an ambassador supposed to do his job? Combining the themes of corruption, confusion and outright incompetence, Popov masterly brings together the multiple plot lines in a sumptuous carnival of frenzy and futile vanity, allowing the illusions and delusions of the post-communist society to be reflected in their glorious absurdity! "A big European novel¿ his humour is the weapon of a merciless social critic, such as we have seen in the works of Jaroslav Hashec and Ilf and Petrov¿" Miljenko Jergovi¿ "This is a true European comic novel in the best tradition of P.G. Wodehouse, Roald Dahl and Tom Sharp. An excellent narrative; a great awareness for detail; a fresh sense of humour and most importantly ¿ a sense of moderation. The situations are typically Bulgarian, yet the irony brings a taste of Englishness." 24 Hours This book is also available as a eBook. Buy it from Amazon here.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781908236180
ISBN-10: 1908236183
Pagini: 252
Ilustrații: black & white illustrations
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: ISTROS BOOKS

Descriere

In the best European absurdist tradition, Popov has created a very funny novel about the trials and tribulations of transition society and the comedy to be found when cultures clash.