Man Seeking Woman: And Other Love Stories

by Simon Rich Narrated by Simon Rich

Overview

Love can be messy, painful, and even tragic. When seen through the eyes of Simon Rich it can also be hilarious.

In these ingenious stories, Rich conjures up some unforgettable romances: an unused prophylactic describes life inside a teenage boy's wallet; God juggles the demands of his needy girlfriend with the looming deadline for earth's creation; and a lovestruck Sherlock Holmes ignores all the clues that his girlfriend's been cheating on him.

As enchanting, sweet, and absurd as love itself, these stories are an irresistible collection of delights.

"No matter how zany things get, there's an endearing simplicity at the heart of these inventive tales . . . love doesn't always conquer all, but these stories suggest Rich thinks its certainly ought to." -- Daily Beast

Editorial Reviews

FEBRUARY 2013 - AudioFile

Simon Rich narrates his collection of irreverent stories about love and the human condition with a myriad of voices. However, it is his restrained, almost deadpan, delivery that highlights the eccentric, obscure, and bizarre truths of the stories, as heard in the one featuring classified ads placed by . . . dogs. No person, place, or obsession is off-limits in these stories about relationships with Hitler, Mother Teresa, and God or parodies on Occupy Wall Street, blind dates with trolls, or sex in the time of cavemen. Rich’s narrating skills complement the tongue-in-cheek tone of his comical stories with varied modulations, good pacing, and well-timed pauses and setups for punch lines. M.F. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

FEBRUARY 2013 - AudioFile

Simon Rich narrates his collection of irreverent stories about love and the human condition with a myriad of voices. However, it is his restrained, almost deadpan, delivery that highlights the eccentric, obscure, and bizarre truths of the stories, as heard in the one featuring classified ads placed by . . . dogs. No person, place, or obsession is off-limits in these stories about relationships with Hitler, Mother Teresa, and God or parodies on Occupy Wall Street, blind dates with trolls, or sex in the time of cavemen. Rich’s narrating skills complement the tongue-in-cheek tone of his comical stories with varied modulations, good pacing, and well-timed pauses and setups for punch lines. M.F. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173433206
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	01/22/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged

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