(Not That You Asked) Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions
(Not That You Asked) Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions by Steve Almond is a collection of essays published by Random House Publishing Group on July 8, 2008. This reprint edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. In this work, Almond documents his experiences engaging with various figures of modern culture, including confrontations with Sean Hannity and Oprah Winfrey, as well as his encounters with the Boston Red Sox fanbase. Through these narratives, he reflects on his literary influences, particularly the late Kurt Vonnegut.
Readers will find a blend of humor and social commentary as Almond shares anecdotes that reveal his perspectives on popular culture and the absurdities of contemporary life. The essays explore themes of personal and cultural conflict, offering insights into the complexities of human interactions. With a focus on humor and social science, this collection invites readers to consider the quirks of modern existence through Almond’s distinctive voice.
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In (Not that You Asked), Steve Almond documents a life spent brawling with the idiot kings of modern culture. He squares off against Sean Hannity on national TV, takes on Oprah Winfrey, nearly gets kidnapped by a reality TV crew, and winds up in Boston, where he quickly enrages the entire population of Red Sox Nation. Amid the carnage, he finds time to celebrate his literary hero, the late Kurt Vonnegut. These are essays the Los Angeles Times has called “rich, fearless [and] cutting.”
Praise for (Not that You Asked)
“Refreshingly irreverent . . . absurdly funny.”
–The Boston Globe
“[Almond] scores big in every chapter of this must-have collection. Biting humor, honesty, smarts and heart: Vonnegut himself would have been proud.”
–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Taunting, revealing, irreverent, and earnest.”
–The New York Times
“Steve Almond has created a distinctive voice and literary persona. Pleasure-obsessed, self-deprecating, horny, hilarious and always dedicated to parsing the messy terrain of the human heart.”
–Forward.com
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