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The Pleasure of My Company a Novel 1St Edition Pdf, Epub, Ebook THE PLEASURE OF MY COMPANY A NOVEL 1ST EDITION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Steve Martin | 9780786888016 | | | | | The Pleasure of My Company A Novel 1st edition PDF Book I try to step on cracks in pavement or the like with my right foot and a I like getting to the top step with my left, crooked faces drive me a little nuts and I don't like to be touched. Daniel Pecan Cambridge, 30, 35, 38, or 27, depending on how he feels that day, is a young man whose life is rich and full, provided he never leaves his Santa Monica apartment. August 11, May 14, Arthur Graham rated it really liked it. Cruising along with him as he analyzes himself and those around him and tries to overcome his obstacles to connect with other people, I found myself cheering him on and always hoping for the best for him. So, except for the occasional trip to the Rite Aid to admire the California girl Zandy and to buy earplugs because they're on sale, he stays home a lot. Enlarge cover. Everything worked out almost too perfectly in the end for all of the characters--it reminded me of Love Stargirl in that way--the kind of optimism that could make you uneasy. An alternative practitioner and an iconoclast in the medical establishment, Farrell is magnetic, In the s, Martin performed his offbeat, absurdist comedy routines before packed houses on national tours. It reminded me a little of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, by Mark Haddon, and made me grateful that my compulsions aren't debilitating. He has an awareness of the silliness of his neuroses, but is unable to overcome them despite his knowledge of their lack of foundation. I'll do my best not to compare or contrast this with Shopgirl since, for the most part, both books are completely different animals. Rating details. Sort order. Last edited by Clean Up Bot. Date of Birth: August 14, We know more happened to Daniel before we join him in his lonely overly lit apartment - but we are never told the full story of how Daniel got to where he is. I hold in high regard, the variance of output Steve Martin produces. I found it difficult to write back. After reading Shopgirl I knew I had to check out more and was not disappointed. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Reminiscent of the When Steve Martin's novella "The Pleasure of My Company" opens, he has been cleared of murder charges and has developed a friendship with his neighbor Philipa, an actress who doesn't know he is slipping her Qualudes. You betcha, he's nutty, but Daniel Cambridge has an optimism and a sweetness that draws the reader in to his world. Daniel Cambridge, the novel's main character and narrator is a jobless, mensa-level-IQ neurotic who can not bear to cross the street over a curb, must maintain an exact level of light wattage on in his apartment at all time, and has ambitions to be with the women in his environment, but seems to prefer the thought of being with those women more than the reality of being with them. You can't help but sympathize with the protagonist because he's a nice guy, but some of his obsessions and compulsions are funny. But I thought the ending could have been better. May 07, Ellen Posledni rated it it was amazing. July 15, The pleasure of my company , Wheeler Pub. Add to Wishlist. But soon, his shrink-in-training begins to change his life and totally by accident I may add and he sees the world in a slightly different way. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Another thing that frustrated me was that, at the end, it just seemed too easy for Daniel to become mostly normal again. Just like that. Kudos to Mr. Jul 31, Kressel Housman rated it liked it Shelves: fiction. Start your review of The Pleasure of My Company. Glad I gave it a chance. The character even comments on this at one point, that each human being had their own secret "rules". It was a story of a man with challenges, but it didn't harp constantly on how different and alien these challenges made him. Even though, like with Shopgirl, at times I was either very frustrated or very surprised by what I was reading. I just couldn't get to grips with the main character or feel anything for him, which is perhaps what was intended. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. He has many unlikeable qualities, but he is also kind-hearted, witty, and hopeful. The Pleasure of My Company A Novel 1st edition Writer Jul 31, Kressel Housman rated it liked it Shelves: fiction. July 15, I didn't care about his journey. Showing The story centers around the carefully constructed world of Daniel Pecan Cambridge - an obsessive-compulsive who has as many rituals as I have unwanted hair. Average rating 3. An edition of The pleasure of my company Daniel resides in his Santa Monica apartment, living much of his life as a bystander: He watches from his window as the world goes by, and his only relationships seem to be with people who barely know he exists. To ask other readers questions about The Pleasure of My Company , please sign up. May 07, Ellen Posledni rated it it was amazing. His life in Santa Monica is a highly structured life in which he must find a way to the Rite Aid that doesn't involve stepping off a curb. Story , and Bowfinger , for which he also wrote the screenplays. The ending may be a bit sappy and too much of a "TV ending" wrapped up far too quickly and neatly, but the narrator makes the book well worth reading. Another thing that frustrated me was that, at the end, it just seemed too easy for Daniel to become mostly normal again. Steve Martin stated in an interview with About. We are allowed to watch as Daniel - ever aware of his neurosis - tells us in his self-depricating voice about the struggles of having all the wattage in the house adding up to the right number when you have people staying over. More filters. What an awesome little book this was. I must have been living under a rock because I didn't know Steve Martin wrote fiction. In reality, it typically takes psychiatric assistance and regulated medication for someone to undergo such a dramatic lifestyle change as Daniel experiences simply by hanging out with a kid at Rite Aid near the end of the book. It was a story of a man with challenges, but it didn't harp constantly on how different and alien these challenges made him. After all, outside there are 8 inch high curbs and there's always the horrible chance he might see a gas station attendant wearing a blue hat. Just saying th I liked the book. Mar 15, Annabel Smith rated it really liked it. I absolutely loved this book Want to Read saving…. The Pleasure of My Company A Novel 1st edition Reviews Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. And it wraps up tightly like a burrito. You really have to have an impressive ability to observe and verbalize the human nature and all of its idiosyncrasies to be a funny comedian he is , and he's taken that ability and converted it into a really insightful, hilarious, touching, and brilliant novel. The pleasure of my company: a novel , Hyperion. This question contains spoilers… view spoiler [Does anyone else totally love this book like so much and then also just love Steve Martin for everything he writes? The greatest obtacles are those we impose upon ourselves. After reading Shopgirl I knew I had to check out more and was not disappointed. Jul 30, Nancy rated it really liked it Shelves: off-beat. President Warren G. As for the deepest wounds, they tend to come from those who love us considerably less than by all rights they should. Published October 6th by Hachette Books first published Date of Birth: August 14, Daniel's grandmother is a kind, wealthy woman who sends him letters and checks throughout the novel. Aug 11, Min rated it it was amazing Shelves: favourites. More Details The pleasure of my company , Wheeler Pub. Enlarge cover. Even though, like with Shopgirl, at times I was either very frustrated or very surprised by what I was reading. Daniel Pecan Cambridge, 30, 35, 38 or 27, depending on how he feels that day, is a young man whose life is rich and full, provided he never leaves his Santa Monica apartment. The main character was annoying as hell. I liked the book. So I liked it until the ending. This is both frustrating and also alleviates a ton of the stress of reading and worrying about characters. Previews available in: English. The ending read like he didn't know how to end it so he just writes,"And then it turns out that so and so is the love of my life. Pemberely: Meeting 1. I think that was clever and I enjoyed it. Oct 10, Ashley rated it did not like it. All of a sudden the character meets the love of his life. Steve Martin. The book is not a single word longer than it needs to be yet manages to elicit an impressive number of smiles and chuckles, then closes with a flourish that tugs at the heart.
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