Happiness: The Novel Formerly Known as Generica
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Book Overview
When one of those irritating self-help books actually gets it right, then unnatural and worrying times are just around the corner . . .While the rest of the country is joining the new HappinessTM... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0143012711
ISBN13:9780143012719
Release Date:January 2002
Publisher:Penguin Books Canada, Limited
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:7.4" x 0.8" x 4.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Another awesome book from Ferguson
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Could Will Ferguson get any funnier? I have to admit, as a long time Ferguson fan, I was certain he wouldn't be able to transfer his wit to the fiction genre. I was thrilled to find myself proved wrong. Happiness proves Ferguson is damn funny, whether he's skewering policitians or publishers. Buy this book.
Hilariously written and a unique concept
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I laughed out loud reading this book. The writing style & timing is absolutely hilarious. The premise is a bit unbelievable, but it's supposed to be. It's a fictional "what if" and it's told, as it should be, from the viewpoint of a cynical editor. The idea that a Charles Mansonesque brainwashing con artist could change the world is laughable, but makes you wonder...could it happen? I'd recommend this book to anyone who craves a unique storyline and escape to a world that could be.
Delightful and wicked
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Generica (also known as Happiness TM) is vicious, clever, and insightful. The ending lagged a bit, but barely detracted from the pleasure of reading this book. I laughed out loud, and often.
Couldn't put it down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I generally have several books going at once, but I gobbled this one up in a weekend. Will Ferguson cleverly makes fun of authors, publishers and readers alike.
What I learned on a Ant Hill.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Happiness (Generica as I know it) by Canadian Author Will Ferguson was the book responsible for ending a long drought of unsatisfacory reading for myself. A definite GEM!One of the only books to bring me to a loud laugh in public.His characters are both very human and very funny. A sad but what I believe to be true scenario about how our industries pray and profit from human vices and weaknesses.A must read!A much better self help book than a self help book!
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