Hits and Misses Stories
Hits and Misses Stories by Simon Rich is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on March 10, 2020. This 240-page collection presents a humorous exploration of fame and failure in a world increasingly influenced by social media. Rich, an acclaimed humorist, uses his experiences in Hollywood to craft stories that reflect the absurdity of celebrity culture and the human condition.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that highlight the contrast between the dreams of ordinary individuals seeking stardom and the ennui experienced by those who have achieved it. The collection features unique perspectives, such as a tell-all from Paul Revere’s horse and a magazine profile of a notorious dictator, showcasing Rich’s ability to blend satire with insightful commentary. With themes of fiction and humor, this book offers a witty take on our societal obsession with success, making it a notable addition to the genre of short stories.
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In this hilarious collection, a Thurber Prize winner who is “one of the funniest writers in America” chronicles the absurdity of fame and the humanity of failure in a world dominated by social media stars (Daily Beast).
Simon Rich is an award-winning humorist who draws comparisons to Douglas Adams (the New York Times Book Review), James Thurber, and P.G. Wodehouse (the Guardian). With Hits and Misses, he’s back with a hilarious collection of stories about dreaming big and falling flat, about ordinary people desperate for stardom and the stars who are bored by having it all.
Inspired by Rich’s real experiences in Hollywood, Hits and Misses chronicles all the absurdity of fame and success alongside the heartbreaking humanity of failure. From a bitter tell-all by Paul Revere’s horse to a gushing magazine profile of World War II’s most infamous dictator, these stories roam across time and space to skewer our obsession with making it big — from the days of ancient Babylon to the age of TMZ.
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