Description
Dive into the whimsical world of 'Talking Animals', where vibrant creatures like parrots, lemurs, and alpacas navigate the bustling streets of a New York City without humans. In this humorous yet poignant allegory crafted by Joni Murphy, animals take on roles traditionally held by humans – cafes run by lively parrots and bureaucratic attempts by our endearing alpaca, Alfonzo, and his llama friend, Mitchell. Their journey through a city plagued by environmental catastrophes and political corruption is not only engaging but also a reflection on community, capitalism, and the elemental struggles against adversity.
Set in a unique narrative landscape, 'Talking Animals' invites readers to explore themes of friendship, social justice, and the pressing issues surrounding climate change, all while providing an entertaining blend of humor and urgency. With 304 pages of artful storytelling, this book offers both delightful escapism and critical reflection on contemporary society. Perfect for fans of whimsical fiction and those who appreciate deeper social commentary.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780374538743
Year: 2020
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780374538743
Year: 2020
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 304
Description:
Parrots own cafés and lemurs run the espresso machines. Badgers tend bar, raccoons write for The Post, and a racehorse is mayor. There are dogs on Wall Street and cats on Broadway. Sea creatures are viewed with fear and disgust. Maybe a big wall should be built to keep them out. It's New York City, now-ish. No big deal.
Alfonzo is an alpaca. His hip friend Mitchell is a llama. They both work at City Hall and are trying to navigate the great furry city collapsing around them. Partly to meet girls, and partly out of a sense that the world might be ending, these lowly city employees embark on an unlikely mission to take down the corrupt system selling the city out from beneath its real inhabitants. Their journey soon leads them to the Sea Front, a clandestine group that could as easily be a hive of dangerous radicals as an inspirational liberation movement.
This world without humans teems with creatures stuck in frustrating jobs and surrounded by crumbling infrastructure and worsening environmental catastrophes. Joni Murphy's Talking Animals is Animal Farm by way of Annie Hall by way of The Sixth Extinction. At once delicate and urgent, it is a contemporary allegory about community and capitalism, art and protest, the physical and emotional devastation of global warming, and the elemental struggle to change one's life.
Set in a unique narrative landscape, 'Talking Animals' invites readers to explore themes of friendship, social justice, and the pressing issues surrounding climate change, all while providing an entertaining blend of humor and urgency. With 304 pages of artful storytelling, this book offers both delightful escapism and critical reflection on contemporary society. Perfect for fans of whimsical fiction and those who appreciate deeper social commentary.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780374538743
Year: 2020
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780374538743
Year: 2020
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 304
Description:
Parrots own cafés and lemurs run the espresso machines. Badgers tend bar, raccoons write for The Post, and a racehorse is mayor. There are dogs on Wall Street and cats on Broadway. Sea creatures are viewed with fear and disgust. Maybe a big wall should be built to keep them out. It's New York City, now-ish. No big deal.
Alfonzo is an alpaca. His hip friend Mitchell is a llama. They both work at City Hall and are trying to navigate the great furry city collapsing around them. Partly to meet girls, and partly out of a sense that the world might be ending, these lowly city employees embark on an unlikely mission to take down the corrupt system selling the city out from beneath its real inhabitants. Their journey soon leads them to the Sea Front, a clandestine group that could as easily be a hive of dangerous radicals as an inspirational liberation movement.
This world without humans teems with creatures stuck in frustrating jobs and surrounded by crumbling infrastructure and worsening environmental catastrophes. Joni Murphy's Talking Animals is Animal Farm by way of Annie Hall by way of The Sixth Extinction. At once delicate and urgent, it is a contemporary allegory about community and capitalism, art and protest, the physical and emotional devastation of global warming, and the elemental struggle to change one's life.