Julian Rhind-Tutt’s narration is a near perfect match for this quirky tale of a dishonest Indian fakir who goes to an Ikea store in France to acquire a bed of nails and ends up on a zany adventure that spans several countries. Rhind-Tutt pronounces the many Indian names and words perfectly and uses spot-on accents for every type of foreigner as he brings this unusual story to life. There’s just one major flaw: During the lengthy passage in which the fakir writes a novel, Rhind-Tutt sounds as if he’s in an echo chamber, which proves distracting. Aside from that, Rhind-Tutt’s narration is delightful as the shallow trickster transforms into a caring, likable person. M.M.G. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine
A charmingly exuberant comic debut from an exciting new literary voice,* and a “quirky, hilarious, elegantly written farce” (The Daily Telegraph), The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is the globetrotting story of a trickster from rural India and his adventure of a lifetime.**
When the fakir-a professional con artist-arrives in Paris, he has just one goal: to get to Ikea. Armed with only a counterfeit hundred-euro note in the pocket of his silk trousers, he is confident that he has all he needs to thrive. But his plan goes horribly awry when he hides inside a wardrobe at the iconic Swedish retailer-the first in a series of accidents that will send him on a whirlwind tour across Europe.
Pursued across the continent by a swindled taxi driver dead set on revenge, our fakir soon finds unlikely friends-from movie stars to illegal immigrants-in even unlikelier places. And, much to his own surprise, his heart begins to open to those around him as he comes to understand the universal desire to seek a better life in an often dangerous world.
Channeling the manic energy of the Marx Brothers and the biting social commentary of Candide, Romain Puértolas has crafted an unforgettable comic romp around Europe that is propelled by laughter, love, and, ultimately, redemption. (Meatballs not included but highly recommended.)
A charmingly exuberant comic debut from an exciting new literary voice,* and a “quirky, hilarious, elegantly written farce” (The Daily Telegraph), The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is the globetrotting story of a trickster from rural India and his adventure of a lifetime.**
When the fakir-a professional con artist-arrives in Paris, he has just one goal: to get to Ikea. Armed with only a counterfeit hundred-euro note in the pocket of his silk trousers, he is confident that he has all he needs to thrive. But his plan goes horribly awry when he hides inside a wardrobe at the iconic Swedish retailer-the first in a series of accidents that will send him on a whirlwind tour across Europe.
Pursued across the continent by a swindled taxi driver dead set on revenge, our fakir soon finds unlikely friends-from movie stars to illegal immigrants-in even unlikelier places. And, much to his own surprise, his heart begins to open to those around him as he comes to understand the universal desire to seek a better life in an often dangerous world.
Channeling the manic energy of the Marx Brothers and the biting social commentary of Candide, Romain Puértolas has crafted an unforgettable comic romp around Europe that is propelled by laughter, love, and, ultimately, redemption. (Meatballs not included but highly recommended.)
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe: A novel
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BN ID: | 2940171904098 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
Publication date: | 01/27/2015 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |