Vendeur : Redruth Book Shop, Cornwall, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Good condition paperback pictorial laminated cover, no DJ. 255 lightly tanned pages. Some pages do have a few spots of foxing. On the whole quite a tidy bok. N° de réf. du vendeur 024272
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Vendeur : medimops, Berlin, Allemagne
Etat : good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. N° de réf. du vendeur M0009005010X-G
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Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. In the hallowed halls of literary history, a curious artifact emerges from the dusty shelves of second-hand oblivion: "Flame of the Forest" by Netta Muskett. Published in the illustrious year of 1971 by Arrow Books, this volume might just be the perfect companion for your next existential crisis or a rather awkward family gathering. Imagine, if you will, a book that embodies the very essence of a time when bell bottoms ruled the fashion scene and the air was thick with the scent of patchouli and social upheaval. The title itself conjures a wild tapestry of imagery?one can almost visualize a conflagrant creature lurking within the thickets, ready to incinerate your preconceived notions about literary merit. A ?Flame of the Forest,? indeed! But what does that even mean? Is it a metaphor for the perennial struggle of humankind against the unyielding forces of nature, or merely a vivid suggestion that the author had an unfortunate encounter with a particularly fiery shrub during an ill-advised camping trip? You?ll have to read on to make your own dubious conclusions. Netta Muskett, a name that surely graces the lips of every bibliophile who enjoys a dash of whimsical irony, delivers a narrative that promises to be as unpredictable as a British summer. Her prose is filled with an odd blend of sentimentality and sarcasm that leaves readers wondering whether they should laugh, cry, or call for a professional life coach. You may find yourself pondering the deeper meaning of existence while simultaneously questioning your life choices?such is the magic of Muskett. As you leaf through these pages, you might encounter characters so vividly drawn that they feel like old friends, or perhaps old foes, depending on how you interpret their misguided adventures. The plot is bound to twist and turn in ways that defy logic and expectations, often leading you down paths that seem less like a coherent story and more like a maze designed by a particularly mischievous hedgehog. Will you emerge enlightened or simply more confused? Only time?and perhaps a good cup of tea?will tell. In terms of setting, ?Flame of the Forest? transports you to a world that hovers somewhere between reality and an impressionist painting gone awry. The landscapes are described in such a way that you may find yourself questioning whether you?ve wandered into a psychedelic dream or if the characters are simply lost in a woodland reverie. Add to this the fact that the author seems to have a penchant for peculiar imagery and you?ll be left scratching your head, wondering if you should savor the prose or merely enjoy the spectacle of confusion. Condition: Good, though this is subjective, as the delicate nature of books often leaves them with a history all their own. Expect some dog-eared corners, perhaps the faint aroma of vintage tea (or maybe it?s just the residue of someone?s lunch from decades past), and the unmistakable charm that comes with age. After all, what?s a good read without a little character, right? Each page has been imbued with the laughter, tears, and occasional exclamations of surprise from those who dared to stumble upon this peculiar tome before you. In the grand scheme of things, ?Flame of the Forest? stands as a testament to the quirkiness of the human experience. It is not merely a book but a conversation starter, a curiosity, and perhaps a challenge to anyone willing to take it on. Whether you read it for the literary merit, as a form of ironic entertainment, or simply to pass the time during a rather dreary afternoon, it promises to ignite some form of thought?if not a full-blown conflagration of ideas. So, if you find yourself yearning for something a little off the beaten path, look no further than this delightful oddity, proudly offered by Crappy Old Books. It might just be what you didn?t know you were looking for. Or perhaps it?s merely a harbinger of existential dread. Either way, grab a copy and prepare to be amused, bemused, and possibly bewildered. N° de réf. du vendeur 2823
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