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The Fool Who Thought Too Much
- Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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Publisher's Summary
It’s tough to be a buffoon when the Age of Reason is trying to downsize your job. When the King’s Fool dies unexpectedly, a professional buffoon tries to move up the ranks and grab the top slot. But the politics involved in becoming a court jester are no laughing matter. The rules of becoming the top fool are simple: The winner is the one who performs the most outrageous act. Our buffoon and his fellows struggle for supremacy in a profession that is heading for extinction.
Ishmael Reed is a playwright, poet, and author of such groundbreaking novels as Mumbo Jumbo and Reckless Eyeballing as well as the best-selling Audible Original Malcolm and Me. Now the acclaimed writer returns to the form that introduced him to reading when he was a child: fairy tales.
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- 26-12-23
A fool's life
Ok one time worth it's like narration but the gripping aspect is missing short and simple
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- Raj
- 23-11-21
Short and Simple
Loved it! the story gives out an amazing visualization of that age. A short and simple but impactful story
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- 19-11-24
A Fool's Life....
"The Fool Who Thought Too Much" is a mixed bag. It has moments of brilliance and offers plenty of food for thought, but it can also be challenging to navigate due to its dense prose and complex themes. For readers who appreciate intellectual satire and are willing to engage deeply with the text, this book can be a rewarding read. However, those looking for a more straightforward and cohesive narrative might find it a bit frustrating.
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- Tanay
- 22-06-22
This was great!
I loved the writing style and the way it was narrated. I would love to listen to more stories like this. Spending so much time in front of a screen takes away your wish to read. So, this is a great alternative.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-08-23
Amazingggggggg.......!!!!!
what a beautiful story. it was amazing and brilliantly narrated.. A must listen by beginners
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- Aishwarya
- 16-06-22
Unclear Agenda of the book
Was it a satire?
Was it a slap on patriarchy in general?
What is with the cliffhanger?
I like open endings but this seemed too abrupt.
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- Amit Mishra
- 18-02-22
waste of time
the book starts on a good plot, adding strong and colorful characters but it seems author doesn't know how to write and at last he got himself frustrated and ended the story abruptly
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