The Tyranny of Desire
by Morty Shallman
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Pub Date Jan 25 2023 | Archive Date Feb 23 2023
The Book Whisperer | Flying Bed Books
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Description
PUCHY MUSHKIN is a big dreamer and an even bigger loser whose spectacular failure as a human being is exceeded only by the enormity of his penis.
In the depths of his despair, Puchy has an epiphany: could the endless series of screw-ups that define his existence be the result of his overwhelming desire for the success he believes is his birthright?
To test his theory and, hopefully, change his fate, Puchy vows to banish all dreams, goals, aims, ambitions, and obsessions from his life except one: to assassinate desire itself and hang it by its feet like Mussolini.
What follows is the hilariously dark, raunchy, and irreverent tale of one man's twisted war with himself-an anti-story about an anti-hero whose only motivation is to have no motivation at all.
This title is perfect for those who loved Portnoy's Complaint, A Confederacy of Dunces, or Breakfast of Champions,
Early Reviewers are both impressed and appalled by The Tyranny of Desire.
"A ribald and incisive provocation... riotously bawdy..." — Booklife
"...Shallman seems eager to challenge readers’ senses of decency whenever possible... A lively but profane comic tale." — Kirkus Reviews
"A Comedic Masterpiece...5 out of 5 stars" — Readers' Favorite
A Note From the Publisher
WARNING! This book is the most messed up thing you will ever read.
If you have triggers, do not download this book..
If you don't have triggers, you are going to acquire some.
You will be offended by this book. This book is patently offensive. If you are sensitive to offense, you better find another book to read.
YOU HAVE BEEN TRIGGER-WARNED.
If you have triggers, do not download this book..
If you don't have triggers, you are going to acquire some.
You will be offended by this book. This book is patently offensive. If you are sensitive to offense, you better find another book to read.
YOU HAVE BEEN TRIGGER-WARNED.
Advance Praise
"Puchy Mushkin, the hero of this ribald and incisive provocation from author/musician Shallman,has a problem: his overwhelming desire can only be matched by his enormous penis...The story may initially sound like the world's biggest penis joke, but readers who relish irreverent literary play will be rewarded with insight and challenges to convention.. the comedy is proudly over-the top, edging into the realm of bawdy vaudeville..." –BookLife Reviews
"Shallman seems eager to challenge readers’ senses of decency whenever possible... A lively but profane comic tale." – Kirkus Reviews
"Morty Shallman's novel is delightfully wicked, outrageous, and simply a blast to read... If you're looking for a good laugh, don't miss out on this one." –Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
"The Tyranny Of Desire is not your typical novel... a comedic masterpiece!" – Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite
"A fast-paced phantasmagoric satire of a debauched contemporary LA, brilliantly written and very funny." — Robert Grossmith, author of The Empire of Lights
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798986354804 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 184 |
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