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Thank You for Smoking: A Novel
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"Nick Naylor had been called many things since becoming chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. But until now no one had actually compared him to Satan." They might as well have, though. "Gucci Goebbels," "yuppie Mephistopheles," and "death merchant" are just a few endearments Naylor has earned himself as the tobacco lobby's premier spin doctor. The hero of Thank You for Smoking does of course have his fans. His arguments against the neo-puritanical antismoking trends of the '90s have made him a repeat guest on Larry King, and the granddaddy of Winston-Salem wants him to be the anointed heir. Still, his newfound notoriety has unleashed a deluge of death threats.
Christopher Buckley's satirical gift shines in this hilarious look at the ironies of "personal freedom" and the unbearable smugness of political correctness. Bracing in its cynicism, Thank You for Smoking is a delightful meander off the beaten path of mainstream American ethics. And despite his hypertension-inducing, slander-splattered, morally bankrupt behavior--which leads one Larry King listener to describe him as "lower than whale crap"--you'll find yourself rooting for smoking's mass enabler. --Rebekah Warren -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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A breezy satire of political correctness, Buckley's third novel (after Wet Work, 1991) displays an undiminished appetite for current affairs and a talent for converting some of America's thornier social issues into light comedy. Less a novel than a series of glib one-acts, Thank You for Smoking chronicles the stress-filled days of Nick Naylor, chief propagandist for the tobacco industry and personally despised by cancer victims, the medical profession, talk show audiences, and most of Capitol Hill. Naylor's two best friends are equally maligned scapegoats, spokespeople for the alcohol and firearms industries respectively, and this lethal trinity's weekly lunches are the vehicle for Buckley's playful assault on American moral hypocrisy. Naylor and his pals are more or less ordinary folks who worry about losing their jobs, paying the mortgage, and raising their kids. Naylor's problem is that he is good at what he does; a matchless adversary on talk show debates, he deflates opponents with charisma and finesse. When he is kidnapped by mysterious militants who cover him with nicotine patches in the name of clean lungs, he becomes an instant hero, hounded by the press and pampered by Hollywood. As his fame and salary increase, he hobnobs with Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, Today show stars, and thinly disguised caricatures of familiar movie brokers and politicians. Meanwhile, the FBI seems to think the abduction was a deliberate publicity stunt and has evidence to prove it. Naylor goes to jail, a willing fall guy for a society obsessed with money and power. Topical allusions and a quick pace guarantee an amusing read, but Buckley's stereotyped characters, impassive prose, and pat ending limit his satirical reach to entertaining but inconsequential jabs. (Author tour) -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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this book is a great read. Smoker or non, you will laugh through the whole thing.
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A pretty funny book and a nice light read but that's it (for better Buckley humor see 'God is my Broker'). It's hip to like Buckley these days. Similar to Dave Barry reviews, the exaggerated praises wear a bit thin over time ( e.g. 'I laughed out loud for weeks', etc). His 'look at me, I'm inside the beltway' act is also getting tired. All this being said, I still recommend this book - just not the accompanying hype.
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My husband asked me to read this to provide him with my view on whether this novel would be an appropriate book to assign for an undergraduate class on political parties and interest groups. When I finally got to it in my (despairingly large) pile of "must reads," I wearily resigned myself to what a I thought would be unsubtle insider jokes and hackneyed cynicism. Much to my delight, I discovered that the writing was absolutely brilliant -- tight, funny, sophisticated, and original. While the characters, both the neo-puritans and the MOD squad, are Seinfeld-esque in their nihilism and unlikability (even the ending does not redeeem our protagonist -- And whatever happened to his first wife and child? They just dropped right off the map!), the fast-moving plot and brilliant verbal "jujitsuing" provide more than enough entertainment for the reader. Ultimately, I suggested that the book was perhaps too sexually provocative for undergrads, but I heartily recommend it to adults.
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Die gleichnamige DVD, die ich vor wenigen Tagen ansah, gefiel mir so gut, daß ich unbedingt auch noch das Buch lesen wollte - und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht:
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Veröffentlicht am 4. März 2009 von dieleseratz
WICKED SATIRE
Christopher Buckley skewers the lobbyist profession along with the political correct movement. Buckley's brilliant writing deftly weaves the elements of comedy and suspense. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Juni 2000 von "edwardn"
Brilliant writing, hilarious insights
My husband asked me to read this to provide him with my view on whether this novel would be an appropriate book to assign for an undergraduate class on political parties and... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. Juni 2000 von Elizabeth
Read this book 3 times
Fantastic send up of the pc crowd. Enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Looking forward to reading his next book.
Veröffentlicht am 15. Februar 2000 von Mike Amenta
Great book - Portuguese reader
Always laughing, from the first to the last page. It's a shame not to have a portuguese translation. Very easy reading, even for non english language natural readers.
Veröffentlicht am 24. Januar 2000 von Luis Araujo
A good read
Mr. Buckley's novel dealing with a tobacco company press flack is well-developed and strongly presented. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. Januar 2000 von Kelly Whiting
A breath of fresh air.
A comedic novel about a spokesperson for the tobacco industry? At first, this may sound as promising as a novel about a dirt salesperson. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. Dezember 1999 von "alwaysreading"
not recommended
I found it very dull. I mean Extremely DUL
Am 14. Dezember 1999 veröffentlicht
Hilarious
Christopher Buckley is a genius, and "Thank You For Smoking" proves it. Buckley's sly skewering of the tobacco industry is long overdue. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 4. Dezember 1999 von Michael J. Berquist
Unique Story Line
This was a good page-turner. The dialog can be a little weak, but the story-line was different. It's nice to have a suspense novel whose plot isn't based on a drug smuggler, a... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 5. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
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