Ayoade on Top
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4.1 • 20 Ratings
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- £6.49
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- £6.49
Publisher Description
Richard Ayoade - in this foren, perhaps one of the most 'insubstantial' people of our age, takes us on a journey from Peckham to Paris by way of Nevada and other places we don't care about. It's a journey deep within, in a way that's respectful and non-invasive; a journey for which we will all pay a heavy price, even if you've waited for the smaller paperback edition.
Ayoade argues for the canonisation of this brutal masterpiece, a film that celebrates capitalism in all its victimless glory; one we might imagine Donald Trump himself half-watching on his private jet's gold-plated flat screen while his other puffy eye scans the cabin for fresh, young prey."
Customer Reviews
Feeling high
I have never seen “View from the Top”. After this book, I feel very much compelled to. Richard Ayoade perfectly described the best parts with a connection to his own life, whilst still capturing a comedic tone.
Ridiculous and hilarious - brilliant
I downloaded this after watching the Graham Norton interview with Richard Ayoade. It is an utterly ridiculous premise for a book, and yet he manages to pull it off. I laughed from beginning to end and have never seen or heard of the film discussed. His comedic timing and use of language are utterly brilliant, as well as his observations. A good gift for a literature / film geek with a sense of humour!