The Biology of Luck - Tapa blanda

""A"" burghers' banquet of the best of New York and an unapologetic romantic's hopes for the dreams of the last and most forgotten among us. Appel's novel is outstanding--a singular and extremely funny read for those of us who find our pleasures in contemplating loneliness and despair." --Michael Dahlie, author, "A Gentleman's Guide to Graceful Living

""Astounding in its vividness, its originality, its inventiveness and heart. This outstanding novel will draw worthy comparisons to Kurt Vonnegut and George Saunders, but more than anything I'm struck by the sheer force of Appel's vision and voice. The book marks the arrival of a trenchant and necessary voice in American letters. How lucky we are!" --Bret Anthony Johnston, author, " Corpus Christi: Stories

""A"" delightful book that is ultimately about the act of writing and the power of love." --Nicole Cooley, author, " Judy Garland, Ginger Love

""Appel's clever, vigorously written, intently observed, and richly emotional tale, is spiked with canny observations about human nature. Do we inherit or create luck? Is beauty a burden or a gift? Can love transcend fantasy? Seductive and thought-provoking." --"Booklist

""Even the secondary characters are as vivid as any found in fiction. Though "The Biology of Luck "is only his second novel, Appel's status as a prolific writer is well-cemented." --"Green Mountains Review