Hardback
Details condition: new format: hardback isbn: 9780751584318 publisher: sphere little, brown book group age range: adult overview the woman, the mink, the cod and the donkey is a witty, warm-hearted parody by margerie swash, illustrated by emanuel santos, that gently spoofs a much-loved bestselling fable. Told with the same soft, reflective tone as its inspiration but swapped for a very different cast of characters, this slim hardback delivers gentle laughs and unexpected tenderness. It's a perfect novelty gift for readers who enjoy clever, affectionate satire alongside genuine warmth and comfort. About the book told in the same soothing, illustrated style as the bestselling book it affectionately parodies, this story follows a woman setting out on an important journey. She doesn't know where she's headed, only that at the end she'll find an open pub something she hasn't seen in a long while thanks to a certain strange, sad region of yester-year known as lockdown. Along the way she meets a mink who has been maligned through no fault of his own, a cod not a salmon, we're assured and a donkey who bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain former us president. Together this unlikely quartet share reflections on friendship, resilience, wine, and the small comforts that get us through difficult times. Emanuel santos's soft, painterly illustrations echo the original fable's visual language while adding a knowing wink throughout. It's a short read just 96 pages but one p...
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