Review of California Bound and Gagged
Posted: 23 Sep 2024, 07:41
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "California Bound and Gagged" by Marc Luc Carrier.]
Doctor Nigel Fetherstonhaugh works as a managing director and curator at a dingy local museum in London. An unexpected call from the director of a museum in California prompted him to travel for an overseas job opportunity as the Curator of Drawings and Prints at the Algur and Elizabeth Paddocks Museum of Art and Antiquities. For some time, he basked in prestige and handsome pay. But a series of unfortunate miscommunications led to serious allegations, and Doctor Nigel soon found himself grasping at straws, struggling to keep his job and good reputation. What happened to Doctor Nigel, and will he ever clear his name?
California Bound and Gagged by Marc Luc Carrier is a humorous novel that pokes fun at American political correctness and art criticism in modern times. It also touches on the consequences of mob lynching on social media, as certain issues are often aggravated through these platforms, sometimes more than necessary. These issues were explored in an amusing and often absurd narrative, an aspect that I liked the most about the book. I also thought that the dry British humor was pleasantly executed. The story was told from the perspective of Doctor Nigel, a British art pundit and museum curator with a deadpan humor and the misfortune of always getting involved in peculiar controversies. The protagonist's commentaries of the world around him were interesting to read, especially knowing that these were through the eyes of a European foreigner in America. The writing is commendable, with descriptive exposition and dialogues that flow easily.
Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the exceptional delivery of dry humor and clever themes. I did not come across any errors, proving that the book has exceptional editing. I do not have any negative feedback as well. I recommend this novel to those looking for a fun read rife with art references.
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California Bound and Gagged
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Doctor Nigel Fetherstonhaugh works as a managing director and curator at a dingy local museum in London. An unexpected call from the director of a museum in California prompted him to travel for an overseas job opportunity as the Curator of Drawings and Prints at the Algur and Elizabeth Paddocks Museum of Art and Antiquities. For some time, he basked in prestige and handsome pay. But a series of unfortunate miscommunications led to serious allegations, and Doctor Nigel soon found himself grasping at straws, struggling to keep his job and good reputation. What happened to Doctor Nigel, and will he ever clear his name?
California Bound and Gagged by Marc Luc Carrier is a humorous novel that pokes fun at American political correctness and art criticism in modern times. It also touches on the consequences of mob lynching on social media, as certain issues are often aggravated through these platforms, sometimes more than necessary. These issues were explored in an amusing and often absurd narrative, an aspect that I liked the most about the book. I also thought that the dry British humor was pleasantly executed. The story was told from the perspective of Doctor Nigel, a British art pundit and museum curator with a deadpan humor and the misfortune of always getting involved in peculiar controversies. The protagonist's commentaries of the world around him were interesting to read, especially knowing that these were through the eyes of a European foreigner in America. The writing is commendable, with descriptive exposition and dialogues that flow easily.
Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the exceptional delivery of dry humor and clever themes. I did not come across any errors, proving that the book has exceptional editing. I do not have any negative feedback as well. I recommend this novel to those looking for a fun read rife with art references.
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California Bound and Gagged
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon