Stars and Bars

by William Boyd

Book Overview

'One of the comic masterpieces' Daily Telegraph ______________________________________ Henderson Dores is an Englishman in New York - and completely out of his depth. He should be concentrating on his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375705015
• ISBN13: 9780375705014
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Confederama

This transatlantic comedy of errors is a nice bit of whimsy. Somehow it blends high art, fencing, embarassed English, trailer-trash Southerners, strange criminal activity and unexpected romance. Henderson's perigrinations through the South seem serve no higher literary goal than to amuse and bemuse, but even in Alabama that's no crime.

Hysterical! Buy one for you and a friend.

The first time I read this book I had to keep re-reading passages because it was so hilarious! I had tears in my eyes at one point. I recommend this book to everyone who loves the South and has a great imagination. The main character's portrayal of this odd range of Southern characters is priceless, as well as the New York City group. The plot is so full of twists and turns that you are constantly surprised. Out of all of William Boyd's books, this is the only one I have really enjoyed; I could hardly put it down and I reread it every couple of years. This is a true classic.

Amazing, witty plot shaped by Boyd's fine sarcasm

I have been so pushed to buy and read this book that my expectation grew up and so did my fear for wasting money on another boring novel.Surprise!A bright plot that has captured my attention from the very first line.Two lifestyles: a proper tea-sipping english lad vs a beer-drinker american buddy.What a clash.The main character floats on a sea of hazards and casualties and beg you to sympathize with his helpless effort to "sort it out".Boyd's irony is the dressing to that weirdo salad. Give it five minutes and you'll find yourself taking a shower with the waterproof edition.