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Loading... Tales from Outer Suburbia (2008)by Shaun Tan
  
No current Talk conversations about this book.  therebelprince | May 1, 2023 |  That was incredibly odd and supremely enjoyable -- my favorites were "Grandpa's Story" and "Sticks". Such a unique illustration style. (  ) ACLopez6 | Feb 25, 2023 | booklover3258 | Dec 15, 2022 | 2021/09/21 Just as strange and wonderful as I recall. RECOMMENDED. ---- 2017/02/15 I'm just... Words are inadequate to describe how much I adored this treasure. I really REALLY want my own copy. (why oh why is the world so cruel) ( ) QuirkyCat_13 | Jun 20, 2022 | I adore this book. It's a quick read, but so rich in illustrations and thought. ( ) liannecollins | Jun 10, 2022 |
 Jurybegründung "...Mit Geschichten aus der Vorstadt des Universums lädt Shaun Tan die Leser ein zur Begegnung mit dem Alltäglichem und mit dem Phantastischem in einer ganz eigenen fiktionalen Welt und zeigt ihnen, wie Literatur „funktioniert“. Eike Schönfeldt hat die poetische Kraft und den freundlich-optimistischen Ton von Tans Texten überzeugend ins Deutsche übertragen und uns die Erzählungen in ihrer ganzen Schönheit zugänglich gemacht."
Fifteen illustrated short stories, some humorous and some haunting, set in the Australian suburbs. No library descriptions found. |
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 Google Books — Loading...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.92Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 2000-LC ClassificationRatingAverage: (4.35)
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My favourite story in this "commonplace book" might be that of the two young brothers who set off across the wilds of suburbia to find where their street directory ends. Or it might be that of the strange little foreign exchange student, the size of a salt shaker, and the "cultural differences" his temporary family learn to appreciate.
Just one of many of Tan's little pieces of magic for all ages. (