This extraordinary, edgy novel follows the lives of the young residents of Barguss, a small town in western America, made famous because of an unfortunate accident involving a knife-wielding maniac and a runaway blimp. 'Roo Kickkick & the Big Bad Blimp' is by turns wildly funny and warmly affectionate; it's a story of Hollywood stars and punk bands, teenage crushes and beauty pageants, nobility lurking in unexpected places and the boredom, comedy and violence of small-town life. Ryan is an exceptionally talented writer and ...
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This extraordinary, edgy novel follows the lives of the young residents of Barguss, a small town in western America, made famous because of an unfortunate accident involving a knife-wielding maniac and a runaway blimp. 'Roo Kickkick & the Big Bad Blimp' is by turns wildly funny and warmly affectionate; it's a story of Hollywood stars and punk bands, teenage crushes and beauty pageants, nobility lurking in unexpected places and the boredom, comedy and violence of small-town life. Ryan is an exceptionally talented writer and this novel reveals his ability to blend the comic and the poignantly tragic to devastating effect. This is a novel that will surprise and entertain, and resonate with readers long after they have finished it.
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First Edition. Wraps. 8vo, pp 243. Signed by the author on the title page. Signed presentation from the author 'Andrew, just think of it as a very large postcard. thank you for all of you help, R. ' with authors drawing of a postcard of Barguss, depicting a roadside diner. ISBN: 0340828323 Fine.
