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| Author: Bob Tarte
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Category: Book
List Price: $23.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 41609
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 306
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.5
ISBN: 1565125029
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.08870977455
EAN: 9781565125025
ASIN: 1565125029
Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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Condition: New Book slight shelf wear
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| Customer Reviews:
Tarte Funnier Than Ever February 2, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I thought Enslaved by Ducks was wonderful. I didn't see how a sequel could match it. But Tarte has come through with something just as funny if not more so. I could barely go to sleep at night worrying about how he was going to resolve his next dilemma. What else could go wrong? Apparently, anything and everything. Tarte's writing is exceptional. I truly think he could find a discarded potato chip bag on the side of the road and create a page-turning story out of it. NPR recently reviewed this book in their "Under the Radar" feature on their website.
Outstanding! January 23, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Whether Bob was out standing in his field, in the barn, out by the river or in the house he gave me hysterical laughter every time I opened this book. A true tale of an animal loving guy, woven within a true story about real life. It truly inspires! Highly recommended (as well as Enslaved by Ducks)
ANOTHER AMAZING FEAT!! November 23, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I finished reading this book several days ago, but I had to recover somewhat from the death of not only one of Bob Tarte's favorite pets, but a favorite of his readers as well, in order to review it.
The final scene of the book, when a "real" goodby is said to this wonderful being, rather than a call from a vet, is one of the most moving I have read in literature. I dare you not to cry when you read it.
Of course this book is more serious than Enslaved by Ducks because difficulties arise, as they do from time to time in life, in bundles. But still there are so many moments when one is roused to hilarious laughter that they are countless.
As a Southern Californian, I found life in rural Michigan to be fascinating. I guess I never thought about Michigan, never having been there, as being more than a state with a lake, enormous auto manufacturing plants, and Detroit where social problems come to light from time to time in newspaper headlines. Interesting too to know what a Michigan winter is like. In short, I feel almost as if I have travelled there.
But above all there is the wonderful and glorious parade of natural life spread out like a banquet for the reader to admire, revere and become acquainted with. Not only do they live with a highly skilled writer, they live with two people who love them unquestionably a great deal.
It's been a wonderful journey reading these two books. Unforgettable, really!
Wonderfowl Tarte! November 9, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Fowl Weather
Another Bob Tarte classic. I immediately ordered "Fowl Weather" before finishing "Enslaved By Ducks"! While "Fowl Weather" can be read on it's own, I think "Enslaved By Ducks" helps you bond more with the original cast of characters.
A very real, very poignant book that will have you laughing,crying,and pondering coincidences at each turn.
Anyone who has ever lost a parent or beloved pet will certainly empathize. Bob paints a painfully honest and brave picture for all of us to share.
Bob Tarte is so good at this November 5, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I loved this book. I recommend it to everybody. The second is just as good as the first book. If you do not have "Enslaved by Ducks" I suggest you get both books and have a great time.
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