Praying for Mrs. Mombasa
A rollicking comedy ... an irreverent look at how hope works. This story also messes with our tendency to stereotype people. Among the characters: a Mexican, a Scandinavian, an African, a Korean, and a Samoan, to name a few. A funny story, edgy in places.
"A surreal, riotous trip" -Dogtown Books, Gloucester MA
"A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" -Vicki H., MA
"Seriously funny ... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read ... A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" -David B., VA
"Hilariously funny ... A must read." -Barbara B., MA
"What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" -Nikki M., MA
"Funny and philosophical ... Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking ... A winner of a book!" -Trina S., MA
"An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" -Sharon J., MA
"This book disassembles predictability." -Gordon H., MA
"A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It's a fun ride" -Brad C., MA
"Very witty. The story moves right along.... The element of surprise never disappoints" -Roy N., OH
"A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog.... You'll want to keep turning the page!" -Karl K., MA
"Consistently entertaining and surprising.... Eccentric characters ... very unique, eccentric and humorous ... You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" -Chris F., MA
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"A surreal, riotous trip" -Dogtown Books, Gloucester MA
"A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" -Vicki H., MA
"Seriously funny ... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read ... A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" -David B., VA
"Hilariously funny ... A must read." -Barbara B., MA
"What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" -Nikki M., MA
"Funny and philosophical ... Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking ... A winner of a book!" -Trina S., MA
"An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" -Sharon J., MA
"This book disassembles predictability." -Gordon H., MA
"A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It's a fun ride" -Brad C., MA
"Very witty. The story moves right along.... The element of surprise never disappoints" -Roy N., OH
"A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog.... You'll want to keep turning the page!" -Karl K., MA
"Consistently entertaining and surprising.... Eccentric characters ... very unique, eccentric and humorous ... You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" -Chris F., MA
Praying for Mrs. Mombasa
A rollicking comedy ... an irreverent look at how hope works. This story also messes with our tendency to stereotype people. Among the characters: a Mexican, a Scandinavian, an African, a Korean, and a Samoan, to name a few. A funny story, edgy in places.
"A surreal, riotous trip" -Dogtown Books, Gloucester MA
"A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" -Vicki H., MA
"Seriously funny ... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read ... A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" -David B., VA
"Hilariously funny ... A must read." -Barbara B., MA
"What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" -Nikki M., MA
"Funny and philosophical ... Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking ... A winner of a book!" -Trina S., MA
"An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" -Sharon J., MA
"This book disassembles predictability." -Gordon H., MA
"A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It's a fun ride" -Brad C., MA
"Very witty. The story moves right along.... The element of surprise never disappoints" -Roy N., OH
"A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog.... You'll want to keep turning the page!" -Karl K., MA
"Consistently entertaining and surprising.... Eccentric characters ... very unique, eccentric and humorous ... You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" -Chris F., MA
"A surreal, riotous trip" -Dogtown Books, Gloucester MA
"A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" -Vicki H., MA
"Seriously funny ... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read ... A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" -David B., VA
"Hilariously funny ... A must read." -Barbara B., MA
"What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" -Nikki M., MA
"Funny and philosophical ... Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking ... A winner of a book!" -Trina S., MA
"An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" -Sharon J., MA
"This book disassembles predictability." -Gordon H., MA
"A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It's a fun ride" -Brad C., MA
"Very witty. The story moves right along.... The element of surprise never disappoints" -Roy N., OH
"A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog.... You'll want to keep turning the page!" -Karl K., MA
"Consistently entertaining and surprising.... Eccentric characters ... very unique, eccentric and humorous ... You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" -Chris F., MA
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| BN ID: | 2940176421026 |
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| Publisher: | Author's Republic |
| Publication date: | 10/29/2021 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Sales rank: | 425,443 |
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