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American Weather

Charles McLeod

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English
Vintage
01 August 2012
A remorselessly funny and savage take-down of modern America by an abundantly talented new writer.

Meet Jim Haskin. He's forty years old. He's worth around thirty-five million. He runs his own San Francisco ad firm, American Weather. AmWe's image is green and forward-looking- if your product is upcycled, or hydro or vegan, they'll make you an ad. However, behind the scenes, Jim supports the old captains of American industry- bleach, beer, guns.

One day Jim is asked to come up with something extra-special. The scheme he devises brings together a Death Row inmate, pay-per-view television, and most of America's largest corporations.

Everything is set for it to be his greatest achievement yet.
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Imprint:   Vintage
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   217g
ISBN:   9780099542223
ISBN 10:   0099542226
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for American Weather

This is a wonderfully wicked book that has the potential to impress or offend, depending on your sensibilities. It's like nothing else I've read this year, and Jim is such a hideously lovable rogue that even with all his bad behaviour, I couldn't help but think he'd be a great person to have in your circle of friends * Bookbag * Raucous, so original... Stunningly good writing... Scorching humour -- Eleanor Henderson, author of 'Ten Thousand Saints' A strong, original voice and sharp wit * Irish Examiner * Charles McLeod's writing is very special...crisp and rhythmical, sometimes almost poetic... Bright and sparky -- William Leith * Evening Standard * A strident satire on the American-dream-turned-nightmare... The writing is sharp and clever * Guardian *


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