The Thurber Carnival
by James Thurber
Taste attributes: comedyslowfresh & originalfool triumphantsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA fresh comic novel, balanced on most other counts. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
James Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945, The Thurber Carnival captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit.
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- Author
- James Thurber
- Published
- 1945
- Pages
- 369
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- Open Library
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