I Love You When I'm Drunk - Softcover

Moliner, Empar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905583052 ISBN 13: 9781905583058

Publisher: Comma Press, 2008

Synopsis

Fast, precise, hilariously timed and mercilessly honest, this lively anthology of stories lays bare every pretension ever to have offered comfort to the middle-class psyche. From the zeal of a mother's group staging a world-record breastfeeding attempt, to couples role-playing their way into parenthood at a third world "adoption workshop," to partners so affectionate they only communicate through baby talk--and lovers so addicted to arguing that even acts of God can't deter them--this humorous collection represents an exclusive English interpretation of award-winning writing. With stories so delicate and fleet-footed that even the most single-minded protagonists prove likable in their raucous charm and with insightful cultural references that highlight the differences and similarities of modern human nature, this intriguingly sardonic literary grouping is a refreshing foray into relationships, life, and love as a competitive sport.

About this title

Product Description:

Translated from Catalan - these stories are precise, hilariously timed and mercilessly honest and lay bare every pretension ever to have offered comfort to the middle class psyche. From the zeal of a mothers's group staging a world record breastfeeding attempt to couples role-playing their way into parenthood at a third world adoption workshop, every well meaning fad and right-on gesture is brilliantly observed and astutely exposed. Using a fresh and direct language and great humour, Molner takes the logic of small everyday situations to their limit.

Review:

"Deft and ingenious." --Times Literary Supplement

"With a fresh and direct language and great humor, Moliner takes the logic of small, everyday situations to their limit." --Lift Stuttgart magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Comma Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1905583052
• ISBN 13: 9781905583058
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146