Turnabout
by Thorne Smith
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Though Thorne Smith's most popular works involve elements of fantasy and science fiction, the clever novel Turnabout takes his penchant for incorporating supernatural and magical themes in his work and puts one such plot twist to use as a comedic tool. An ancient Egyptian idol grows weary of the seemingly never-ending spats between the Willows, a young married couple, and forces them to switch bodies. As you might expect, hilarious hijinks ensue.Tags
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I'm extremely fond of Thorne Smith, a man who appeared to believe that there was nothing in life that couldn't be improved by the addition of alcohol, sex and a bit of magic. In this book, a couple find themselves in each others bodies and must negotiate the challenges of life for the opposite sex. The book provides a glimpse into the social matrix of the early 20th century as well as a lot of laughs. It's not my all time favorite of Smith's, but it's definitely a book worth owning.
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- Original publication date
- 1931
- Related movies
- Turnabout (1940 | IMDb)
- Dedication
- For My Brother, Skyring,
His Wife Irene, My Nieces, Virginia and Carol
Also for Pal, a Dog
That Served as
a Pillow. - First words
- Clad in a fragile but frolicsome nightgown which disclosed some rather interesting feminine topography, Sally Willows sat on the edge of her bed and bent a pair of large brown eyes on her husband.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Dopey sighed and slept, shivering slightly in his sleep as he dreamed of an endless ocean alive with a drove of waves.
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- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
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