9780451117632 - the man who would not die (6 resultados)
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Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooksRun
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Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaThriftBooks-Dallas
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Unknown. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Librería: Memories Lost and Found, Decatur, GA, Estados Unidos de AmericaMemories Lost and Found
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Softcover. Condición: Fine. TU2.
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Librería: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, CanadaScene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA
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Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First paperback edition, first printing of this stand-alone horror novel. Light edge wear. In near fine condition.
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Librería: Crappy Old Books, Barry, Reino UnidoCrappy Old Books
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Paperback. Condición: Used. In a world where mortality is but a mere suggestion, Thomas Space?s "The Man Who Would Not Die" leaps onto the literary scene like an uninvited guest at a wake, determined to outlast the party. Published in 1982 by Signet, this audacious tome offers a delightful dance along the precarious precipice of… existence, raising the question: what if living forever were less of a gift and more of a cosmic headache? Buckle up, dear reader, as you embark on this rollicking romp through the absurdities of life, or rather, eternal life. Our protagonist, a charmingly stubborn fellow?who we can only assume has the charisma of a slightly damp sponge?decides that death is simply too mainstream for his taste. In an era where perms were voluminous and shoulder pads were an architectural marvel, this book challenges societal norms with the nonchalance of a cat who has knocked over your best china. Space, with a flourish reminiscent of a disco ball reflecting off a polyester suit, weaves a narrative that explores the mundanity of immortality, a concept that might not be quite as glamorous as one would hope. As you navigate through the pages, you might be struck by the sheer audacity of a tale that dares to question the very essence of life. Can one truly enjoy a never-ending existence without succumbing to the ennui of eternal Tuesday afternoons? Spoiler alert: probably not. The narrative meanders through an assortment of existential crises, awkward social encounters, and the occasional quest for a decent cup of tea, all while the protagonist stubbornly refuses to embrace the sweet release of the grave. Readers will find themselves in the company of a cast of characters that are, at best, eccentric and, at worst, utterly baffling. Each encounter seems to scream, ?Why am I here?? as they navigate the absurdities of a man who has simply decided that dying is far too clichéd for his taste. The dialogues crackle with a wit sharper than a well-honed blade, leaving you to wonder if perhaps the true tragedy is not our hero?s refusal to embrace mortality, but rather the unintentional comedy that unfolds in his wake. Amidst allies and foes?though you may struggle to distinguish between the two?our intrepid, if somewhat reckless, protagonist teaches us valuable lessons about resilience and the human condition, all while steering clear of the grave like it?s a pothole in a poorly maintained street. As our hero saunters through life, you might just question whether you?d join him on this peculiar path, or if you?d prefer the comfort of a warm bed and the sweet embrace of a regular six-foot under. In a world inundated with self-help books promising a more ?fulfilling? life, this volume stands apart by offering a rather uninvited perspective: the idea that maybe, just maybe, it?s okay to take a break from this whole ?living? malarkey. A novel that feels like a slightly bewildering conversation with your most eccentric uncle at Christmas, it draws you in with its quirky charm, leaving you both confused and oddly satisfied. Condition: Used, bearing the characteristic quirks of a well-loved book?dog-eared pages, the occasional coffee stain that adds a certain je ne sais quoi, and a spine that has seen better days. It?s as if someone has read this book during a particularly dramatic storm, clinging to it as a life raft while pondering the absurdity of existence. A treasure for those who appreciate a bit of character in their literary adventures, it?s a testament to its previous owner?s undying (pun intended) commitment to pondering the meaning of life. So, if you find yourself yearning for a light-hearted meditation on the trials of immortality?while simultaneously feeling rather glad that you?re not a man who refuses to die?look no further. "The Man Who Would Not Die" awaits you at Crappy Old Books, standing proudly among its peers as a quirky relic of literary history. Prepare yourself for a read that?s as paradoxical as it is entertaining.
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Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de AmericaGoldBooks
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