Between the Bridge and the River
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Bawdy, joyous, messy, hysterically funny, and guaranteed to offendregardless of religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, or profession Between the Bridge and the River is the debut novel by Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's The Late Late Show . Two childhood friends from Scotland and two illegitimate half-brothers from the American South suffer and enjoy all manner of bizarre experiences which, as it turns out, are somehow interconnectedand, surprisingly enough, meaningful. An eclectic cast of characters includes Carl Jung, Fatty Arbuckle, Virgil, Marat, Socrates, and Tony Randall. Love, greed, hope, revenge, organized religion, and Hollywood are alternately tickled and throttled. Impossible to summarize and impossible to stop reading, this is a romantic comic odyssey that actually deliversand rewards.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0811858197
ISBN13:9780811858199
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.07 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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5 ratings
Brilliant, quirky, interesting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Between the Bridge and the River I just discovered Craig Ferguson when I accidentally caught a monologue on his TV show, and was charmed by his accent and tickled by his humor. So, when I found he had a book, I thought I'd try it. What a surprise! It's psychologically fascinating, full of strange, quirky but sympathetic characters and some Jungian philosophy (plus appearances by Carl Jung himself) The story is compelling, but the characters are what kept me reading. Inbetween there are surprisingly deep thoughts about the meaning of life and death. Craig Ferguson turns out to be a much deeper guy than his comedy reveals. I look forward to future books.
Surprisingly good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I'm not a huge Craig Ferguson fan (I prefer Conan O'Brien's brand of late night fun), but I have to admit, this novel is outstanding. It is witty, incisive and worldly wise. Ferguson does what many novelists find difficult -- he combines humor with insight to give us a layered and satisfying novel about love and loss, corruption and faith. You will laugh out loud and gain a further appreciation for Ferguson's intelligence along the way. A must read.
Beyond Brilliant
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Ferguson has crafted what is, simply, the wildest, most hilarious ride I've had the pleasure to read in ages. A little Carl Hiassen, a dash of Hunter Thompson... but comparisons do little justice to this magnificent opus. It is a singular, riotous, bit of work. Nobody is spared: Religion, vanity, showbiz, sex -- it's all target practice for Ferguson, and his rapier wit. It's not a book for the timid. I can't remember laughing out loud so often, while reading a book. This is a true gem.
Sanitized for your convenience
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Bridge is very comprehensive and funny. I got a great sense of each character. The story was widely divergent than I had anticipated and I loved reading Mr. Ferguson's uncensored prose! He is a naughty boy and who doesn't love a naughty boy! He is wonderfully descriptive (think George's tumor! or vulgar Saul!). His recipe of good and evil, love & sex, funny & sad, and redemption, make for a clever and intelligent read. I highly recommend BETWEEN THE BRIDGE AND THE RIVER ...More books please, Mr. Ferguson!
A literary treat
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Between the Bridge and the River is a swift and crowded tour through contemporary sex, drugs, and rockin' religion. Fans of Christopher Moore, Bill Fitzhugh, Tom Robbins and Tom Holt will be delighted to welcome another wild man to the scene. Ferguson's many characters are easy to keep track of, as their distinct personalities and traits are very well drawn. TV preachers, Hollywood stars, serial killers, a femme fatale, and many other folks careen around Glasgow and Paris, Florida, California, and Vegas. As they ricochet in valiant confusion, occasional slapstick and manic misadventures, some find a clearer understanding of what they really want from life. It's a very entertaining and hilarious read.
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