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Bear v. Shark
Bear v. Shark: The Novel | Chris Bachelder
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So it's kind of like a parlor game, then?... The question is apparently of Ancient Eastern extraction.... It seems to be a gut thing. The answer just feels right and then you come up with reasons.... Given a relatively level playing (…more)
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Snowness
Bear v. Shark: The Novel | Chris Bachelder
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Very funny, intelligent, and engaging. 5/5 The style was a bit crazy but great for the subject.

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mauveandrosysky
Bear v. Shark: The Novel | Chris Bachelder
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A brilliant, heartfelt piece of postmodern literature reminiscent of Wallace, DeLillo, Pynchon and Barthelme. The jumbled style takes some getting used to, but once I became accustomed to it, I was all in. At the heart of Bachelder's satire lies not disdain and mockery, but genuine sadness and empathy. (Thanks to @Liberty for this personalized recommendation!)

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mauveandrosysky
Bear v. Shark: The Novel | Chris Bachelder
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Holy crap I am loving this book and I just want to crawl inside Chris Bachelder's brain.

slhbooks Love this! And starting my day by adding to my TBR 📚📚📚 8y
Snowness This quote makes me want to read this book so hard. 8y
mauveandrosysky @slhbooks @snowness it was so good! I highly recommend it. 8y
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mauveandrosysky
Bear v. Shark: The Novel | Chris Bachelder
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A+ epigraph! Finally getting around to my @Liberty recommendation! Really excited to read this after LOVING The Throwback Special.

Yournewfriendsams I think this is a band name too! 8y
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