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 Bear V. Shark - Chris Bachelder
Newest Review: ... world of adverts, TV shows, violence and shark/bear love. The story is simple (as is the question that started it) but ... more  ... underneath is a very, very thinly disguised satire about consumerism. Mr Norman struggles with his day to day life trying to remember if his memories are actually real or belong to some TV show he watched. At the same time he does his best to be a good father and husband but seems to systematically fail. Curtis meanwhile seems to be becoming increasingly desensitised to the world around him despite his genius and is the main focus of concern for Mr Norman.
Bachelders writing style is at once playful, simple and joyou...more |
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Bear V. Shark - Chris Bachelder: Who would win in a fight between a bear and a shark? (728 words)
by - written on 11/02/09 (Very useful, 33 readings)
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I could probably write for days about this novel. The end product would be incredibly long and dull but it would be a testament to how much I like this book. I will try to write an unbiased review but it will be hard because I am exceptionally biased. Anyway, the review: Assuming a level playing field who would win in a fight between a bear and a shark? Chris Bachelders aptly named novel "Bear V Shark" explores a world obsessed by this question, a world full of psychotic Shark lovers and Country music singing Bear huggers. The story: Curtis, a young American boy, wins an essay writing contest and as a result he ... Read the complete review
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