Lawrence Jay Switzer
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Sayville Tales: A novel of travelers' tales por Lawrence Jay Switzer
If you're a fan of The Canterbury Tales, you're going to thoroughly enjoy this book. A unique gathering of storytellers, comprising humans, ghosts, and the devil himself, combine to bring the reader a unique collection of tales. I loved each story, each as unique as its narrator. Switzer did an excellent job of bringing characters and setting to life, drawing the reader in before you really know it's even happening. If you're looking for a unique collection of short stories, then you've found your next read!… (más)
ABOUT THIS SPECIAL IMAGE-BASED EDITION
This is a special fixed-font illustrated edition that attempts to replicate the unique look of the print version. As such, the fonts can not be changed, the pages flow individually, one by one, like a series of photographs. The link below lists the specific devices that are compatible with this version (most Kindles are, but not all; for example, it will not work on a Kindle Paperwhite). Please refer to the list before purchase as you would check the region of a DVD purchase! Note that there is another Kindle version, formatted like the Kindle books we are most familiar with.
ABOUT SAYVILLE TALES
Since the dawn of time, storytellers have used their imaginations to weave fantastical stories of beasts, love, adventure, and much else. That tradition continues aboard the restored Paumanok Express when a motley crew of passengers find themselves stitching together their own unforgettable stories. By the time their journey comes to an end, these quirky, sometimes irreverent passengers and their ghostly friends have reimagined and rewritten some of history's most iconic moments and fearlessly thumbed their noses at a herd of sacred cows. Follow their wild adventure in this "novel" of Sayville Tales!
A RECENT REVIEW
"With his tongue firmly in his cheek, (I hope) Lawrence J. Switzer takes readers on a train journey where interesting characters tell tales of life, the afterlife, death, nuns, unicorns, the mystery of bagels, the brown fox and See Spot Run. He spares no one, not Donald Trump, the Pope, the Devil, history, or, for that matter, Mormons, Jews, the Irish, Christians, Steven Spielberg, and rainbow bagels. The Rabbi can't explain rainbow bagels and urges you to write to the Pope directly...address supplied. No need for a stamp. I've sniggered my way through Hell, the train ride, beautifully illustrated, and stories told with such ironic wit, it was almost like watching an American version of a Monty Python show with pot. Nothing is sacred here, American history is told with pictures and conspiracy theories that will blow your mind. Take your time with this book. The Devil is around all the time, so be careful when you are offered temptations - he loves red apples... In the words of the author, a small excerpt: "Well, to me, it’s obvious,” the Professor explained with a shrug.“What should be obvious to you, though—for your own good—is that not everything is what it seems to be or says it is.” Savour these alternative tales of wit, wisdom, bad choices and a smooth train ride to Sayville. Linger in Hell to have your picture taken but get out before your bad past catches up with you. Spot isn't running anymore, and he knows exactly who stopped him..."
-- The International Review of Books (July 2019)… (más)
This is a special fixed-font illustrated edition that attempts to replicate the unique look of the print version. As such, the fonts can not be changed, the pages flow individually, one by one, like a series of photographs. The link below lists the specific devices that are compatible with this version (most Kindles are, but not all; for example, it will not work on a Kindle Paperwhite). Please refer to the list before purchase as you would check the region of a DVD purchase! Note that there is another Kindle version, formatted like the Kindle books we are most familiar with.
ABOUT SAYVILLE TALES
Since the dawn of time, storytellers have used their imaginations to weave fantastical stories of beasts, love, adventure, and much else. That tradition continues aboard the restored Paumanok Express when a motley crew of passengers find themselves stitching together their own unforgettable stories. By the time their journey comes to an end, these quirky, sometimes irreverent passengers and their ghostly friends have reimagined and rewritten some of history's most iconic moments and fearlessly thumbed their noses at a herd of sacred cows. Follow their wild adventure in this "novel" of Sayville Tales!
A RECENT REVIEW
"With his tongue firmly in his cheek, (I hope) Lawrence J. Switzer takes readers on a train journey where interesting characters tell tales of life, the afterlife, death, nuns, unicorns, the mystery of bagels, the brown fox and See Spot Run. He spares no one, not Donald Trump, the Pope, the Devil, history, or, for that matter, Mormons, Jews, the Irish, Christians, Steven Spielberg, and rainbow bagels. The Rabbi can't explain rainbow bagels and urges you to write to the Pope directly...address supplied. No need for a stamp. I've sniggered my way through Hell, the train ride, beautifully illustrated, and stories told with such ironic wit, it was almost like watching an American version of a Monty Python show with pot. Nothing is sacred here, American history is told with pictures and conspiracy theories that will blow your mind. Take your time with this book. The Devil is around all the time, so be careful when you are offered temptations - he loves red apples... In the words of the author, a small excerpt: "Well, to me, it’s obvious,” the Professor explained with a shrug.“What should be obvious to you, though—for your own good—is that not everything is what it seems to be or says it is.” Savour these alternative tales of wit, wisdom, bad choices and a smooth train ride to Sayville. Linger in Hell to have your picture taken but get out before your bad past catches up with you. Spot isn't running anymore, and he knows exactly who stopped him..."
-- The International Review of Books (July 2019)… (más)
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Since the dawn of time, storytellers have used their imaginations to weave fantastical stories of beasts, love, adventure, and much else. That tradition continues aboard the restored Paumanok Express, when a motley crew of passengers find themselves stitching together their own unforgettable stories. By the time their journey comes to an end, these quirky, sometimes irreverent passengers and their ghostly friends have reimagined and rewritten some of history's most iconic moments and fearlessly thumbed their noses at a herd of sacred cows. Follow their wild adventure in this "novel" of Sayville Tales!''
A QUOTE
[A glimpse] of the sheer fecundity of happenstance's possibilities, mingled with the glorious and deplorable parade of lives and life--in itself resembling a roll of vividly imagined wallpaper imprinted with a design that never repeated itself even once--had suddenly out-spooled itself to a rough-edged end....… (más)
Since the dawn of time, storytellers have used their imaginations to weave fantastical stories of beasts, love, adventure, and much else. That tradition continues aboard the restored Paumanok Express, when a motley crew of passengers find themselves stitching together their own unforgettable stories. By the time their journey comes to an end, these quirky, sometimes irreverent passengers and their ghostly friends have reimagined and rewritten some of history's most iconic moments and fearlessly thumbed their noses at a herd of sacred cows. Follow their wild adventure in this "novel" of Sayville Tales!''
A QUOTE
[A glimpse] of the sheer fecundity of happenstance's possibilities, mingled with the glorious and deplorable parade of lives and life--in itself resembling a roll of vividly imagined wallpaper imprinted with a design that never repeated itself even once--had suddenly out-spooled itself to a rough-edged end....… (más)
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Since the dawn of time, storytellers have used their imaginations to weave fantastical stories of beasts, love, adventure, and much else. That tradition continues aboard the restored Paumanok Express, when a motley crew of passengers find themselves stitching together their own unforgettable stories. By the time their journey comes to an end, these quirky, sometimes irreverent passengers and their ghostly friends have reimagined and rewritten some of history's most iconic moments and fearlessly thumbed their noses at a herd of sacred cows. Follow their wild adventure in this "novel" of Sayville Tales!''
A QUOTE
[A glimpse] of the sheer fecundity of happenstance's possibilities, mingled with the glorious and deplorable parade of lives and life--in itself resembling a roll of vividly imagined wallpaper imprinted with a design that never repeated itself even once--had suddenly out-spooled itself to a rough-edged end....… (más)
Since the dawn of time, storytellers have used their imaginations to weave fantastical stories of beasts, love, adventure, and much else. That tradition continues aboard the restored Paumanok Express, when a motley crew of passengers find themselves stitching together their own unforgettable stories. By the time their journey comes to an end, these quirky, sometimes irreverent passengers and their ghostly friends have reimagined and rewritten some of history's most iconic moments and fearlessly thumbed their noses at a herd of sacred cows. Follow their wild adventure in this "novel" of Sayville Tales!''
A QUOTE
[A glimpse] of the sheer fecundity of happenstance's possibilities, mingled with the glorious and deplorable parade of lives and life--in itself resembling a roll of vividly imagined wallpaper imprinted with a design that never repeated itself even once--had suddenly out-spooled itself to a rough-edged end....… (más)
Estadísticas
- Obras
- 8
- Miembros
- 15
- Popularidad
- #708,120
- Valoración
- 5.0
- Reseñas
- 12
- ISBNs
- 11