The fans of Paul J. Barker's "Timothy's Take-Out" may not exactly number in the millions (yet), but they are enthusiastic. With their penchant for reading the novel repeatedly and buying multiple copies, a few have demonstrated out-and-out fanaticism!
(PRWEB) January 27, 2005 -- Are there specific reasons for Timothys Take-Outs near-cult status? While no one can predict with 100% accuracy what the next Rocky Horror Picture Show will be, there are certain elements that all cult classics seem to share. What are some of these elements, and does Mr. Barkers novel have them?
1) Off The Beaten Path: Score a direct hit here. Timothys Take-Out is the story of an underachieving misanthrope who works the counter in a fast food restaurant, takes out his frustrations in a boxing ring, and mixes it up with Satanists. What could be further off the beaten path than that?
2) A Dark Undercurrent: Many cult favorites possess a dark underbelly that seems to preclude mainstream success. While undeniably a hilarious novel, Timothys Take-Out tends not to paint humanity in a very flattering light, and is downright contemptuous of the average joe on the street. For this reason (and others) it has been referred to as a black comedy."
3) A Rabid Readership: Timothys Take-Out is not a book you can casually leaf through; with its embittered lead character and vivid prose, it kind of grabs you by the throat and forces you to read it." – Marnie Crispin
4) Entertainment Value: Without at least a modicum of this important element, any aspiring cult novel would be dead in the water. What makes Timothys Take-Out so entertaining is undoubtedly its gallery of lovable losers, foremost among whom is actually the novels chief protagonist, Carl Fellows. Unlucky in cards, love, and most everything else, young Fellows strives mightily to improve his lot in life – without experiencing much success.
The best kept secret in the literary world? These days, it is a toss-up – between Timothy's Take-Out and the man who wrote it.
Acquiring a copy of this wonderful novel (ISBN# 1-4137-3164-3) has never been easier! Pay a visit to the authors website, www.dontlikemyjob.com, or most any major online bookstore.
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