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Man Seeking Woman: And Other Love Stories Audiobook
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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
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"A collection of (very) short stories about love. But these are definitely not normal love stories - instead, the book includes a look at God's needy girlfriend, a cautionary tale about modern-day Sirens who lure in indie band members by singing Arcade Fire songs, a love triangle between cavemen, and a touching tale about a sentient condom. Some are better than others, but overall, this is a good, quick read."
— Sarah (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Those who enjoy the author’s fleeting, warmly acerbic sense of humor will find much to like here.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" Jokes that don't really sneak up on you, but come at you from the side and walk with you for just the right amount of time. Missed Dog Connections: brilliant. "
— Nancy, 2/20/2014 -
" Didn't love this one. He got quite repetitive in his themes and after a while the jokes seemed all the same. "
— Joel, 2/16/2014 -
" I couldn't stop smiling as I was reading this book and I finished it in about a day. I'd highly recommend it if you wanted something short and sweet. "
— Nicole, 2/12/2014 -
" A really cute and whimsical compilation of short stories, all about love and relationships. "
— Ciera, 1/29/2014 -
" These short stories vary from hilarious to heart-warming to heart-breaking to lovable. Simon Rich is creative as he is quick-witted, and his stories don't disappoint. "
— Mariana, 1/18/2014 -
" So so so so funny. Perfect if you like the work of David Sedaris, Tina Fey, or awesome things, in general. I LOL'd on numerous occasions, which is my highest praise. "
— Ann, 1/17/2014 -
" I think Rich is a clever and funny writer. He didn't prove me wrong with his latest book. I look forward to whatever he does next. "
— Pj, 1/6/2014 -
" Humorous and strange...all shared unspoken and spoken truths about relationships and dating. Some stories were quite clever and others a bit perverse. "
— Stacy, 12/29/2013 -
" Silly easy read "
— Gaurett, 12/26/2013 -
" Very funny collection of short stories about relationships, love, sex, and breaking up. I literally laughed out loud at several points. "
— Charles, 12/25/2013 -
" Last Girlfriend on earth was a quick and comical read for me. "
— Ilona, 12/5/2013 -
" Waste of time. Short story - only a few paragraphs. "
— Stephen, 11/29/2013 -
" Great subway reading material, and it's definitely gonna make you laugh out loud. "
— Zhenmao, 11/20/2013 -
" Really 4.5 stars. Super funny. Super quick read. I don't think i can even pick 5 favorites there are so many good ones. "
— Jennie, 9/16/2013 -
" A hilarious short story collection from the new yorker magazine & SNL staff writer - this is a memorable read and reminiscent of Woody Allen's short story books- 'side effects' & 'without feathers'. "
— Steven, 8/24/2013 -
" The ideas are all great, and they make me laugh thinking about the setups. The writing sometimes carries the jokes through successfully, and sometimes they fall a little flat. But this collection is a solid way to kill a few hours! "
— Nicholas, 8/19/2013 -
" Most of these stories are funny. There are a few that try way too hard. I would definitely recommend to someone who wants to kick-start their reading habit. "
— Audrey, 8/10/2013 -
" Cute. Not a lot of substance, though. "
— Kim, 7/24/2013 -
" Really enjoyed these light witty very funny short stories "
— Beth, 6/15/2013 -
" Witty & funny short stories. "
— Sofie, 6/12/2013 -
" VERY FUNNY! A very enjoyable read. "
— Denise, 6/1/2013 -
" A very talented, guy, this Simon Rich. My favorite stories appeared in the first few stories of the book, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud, have my heart melt a little, and enjoy his creative streak. It is a very quick read and entertaining. "
— Anna, 5/7/2013 -
" I absolutely loved this book! I can't even keep track of how many times it made me laugh out loud. All of the stories were hilarious and had me hooked! Wish this book had more stories to read, I never wanted it to end! "
— Rayah, 5/2/2013 -
" hilarious! wish some of the stories had gone on longer though "
— Rebecca, 2/15/2013 -
" I've been on a short story kick lately - and this looked like the perfect choice for a quirkster like me. Nothing obscenely brilliant here, but the stories were quick and clever and I definitely look forward to reading more. "
— Autumn, 1/29/2013 -
" A lot of funny stories about love and relationships. A wonderful imagination as befits someone who has worked for Pixar. "
— Michael, 1/19/2013 -
" A very cool read! "
— Evelyn, 1/17/2013
About Simon Rich
Simon Rich has written for Saturday Night Live, Pixar, and The Simpsons. He is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker and has also written for GQ, Mad, Harvard Lampoon, and other magazines. He is the author of several humor collections, including Ant Farm, which was a finalist for the 2008 Thurber Prize for American Humor.