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FRA EVFIC RIC2014 |
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Title:
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Benson's Cuckoos |
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Personal name:
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Ricard, Anouk (author and illustrator) and Dascher, Helge (translator) |
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015167 |
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2022-06-07 18:57:33 |
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Additional Bibliographic Information:
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element:
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Everyday Fiction |
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International Standard Book Number:
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9781770461383 |
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Drawn and Quarterly |
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Date of publication, distribution, etc.:
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2014 |
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hardcover |
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Richard thinks he's in luck when he snags a job at the cuckoo-clock factory, but things start to go wrong right off the bat. First of all there's his boss, who doesn't seem to have the strongest grip on reality and has an odd penchant for silly hats. Then there are his coworkers, who are alternately evasive and idiotic when asked about anything pertaining to actually getting work done. Finally there's George, the employee Richard's replacing, who supposedly quit but whose family has just appeared on national TV pleading for his safe return. It's all adding up to a very strange workplace, and when the company goes on a retreat, everything spools quickly out of control.
From the author of Anna and Froga comes a wry, offbeat whodunnit that centers on office life. Anouk Ricard's subtle, sardonic humor undermines the characters' desperate attempts to be taken seriously, as they bungle kidnappings, misunderstand social cues, and let petty disagreements become feuds. Ricard's dim-witted characters aspire to deviousness but miss their mark, remaining firmly in the domain of slapstick. With cleverly observed dialogue, charming artwork, and brilliantly over-the-top plotting, Benson's Cuckoos will delight the adult fans of Ricard's comics for kids. |
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humour, humor, work, France, French, women, adult content, mature content, mystery, detective, colour |
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Source of acquisition:
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Rotem Diamant |
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Donation |
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Date of acquisition:
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August, 2018 |
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../pictures/Bensons Cuckoos by Anouk Ricard .jpg |
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19.95 |
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