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Extraordinary Adventures: a novel

par Daniel Wallace

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"A large-hearted and optimistic novel, Extraordinary Adventures is the latest from the New York Times bestselling Daniel Wallace. Edsel Bronfman works as a junior executive shipping clerk for an importer of Korean flatware. He lives in a seedy neighborhood and spends his free time with his spirited mother. Things happen to other people, and Bronfman knows it. Until, that is, he gets a call from operator 61217 telling him that he's won a free weekend at a beachfront condo in Destin, Florida. But there's a catch: the offer is intended for a couple, and Bronfman has only seventy-nine days to find someone to take with him. The phone call jolts Bronfman into motion, initiating a series of truly extraordinary adventures as he sets out to find a companion for his weekend getaway. Open at last to the possibilities of life, Bronfman now believes that anything can happen. And it does"--… (plus d'informations)

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Being named after a failed investment Ford Motors made in the late 50's, isn't the best way to begin life. Such was the case for Edsel Bronfman, boy wonder, now 34. Fatherless, his aging sarcastic mother Muriel isn't much help though she does love him, odd that it seems. The closest analogy to other stories might be "The 40 Year Old Virgin", though Edsel is different. Friendless, clueless yet smart, he wears his heart on his sleeve. Wallace has a way creating quirky characters and there's several in this story. It's not a top ten nor I imagine it sold millions, but its fun just the same. (

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Jonathan5 | Feb 20, 2023 |

A really fun book to read! Edsel and his mom are quite a pair, One of the funniest parts to me was all the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.. That's all I'll say, you have to read the book! (

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loraineo | Feb 5, 2023 |

Edsel Bronfman receives an unexpected phone call, advising him that he's won a free weekend for two at a timeshare in Florida. He isn't dating anyone, he doesn't have any female friends, and he certainly doesn't want to invite his mother, so Bronfman launches his mission to find a willing travel companion in just 79 days.

Wallace's sardonic tone and humor made this story quite enjoyable. It would have been easy (and to be honest I half expected) for Bronfman to become a caricature of the single guy in his thirties living alone, so I really appreciated that the author resisted the temptation and gave the character moderate depth. This would make a fun vacation read. (

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ryner | Nov 10, 2021 |

This novel is a sweet story of an innocent man "coming of age" after winning a free beach vacation that required a companion. Edsel worked at his budding relationship and eventually grew by leaps and bounds. This book was slow at the beginning as Edsel's quest for a companion seemed hopeless. However, it gained speed as it went on, leaving the reader anxious to discover the ending. The characters were well-developed and there are some terrific themes for book clubs to discuss. Nicely done! (

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LizBurkhart | Sep 5, 2019 |

Books about quirky but endearing characters are a common story line, particularly since the success of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Extraordinary Adventures by Daniel Wallace is another in the same genre with a story about socially inept thirty four year old Edsel Bronfman. I find myself completely uninvolved in his story with, sadly, not much to say other than that this was not the extraordinary adventure for me.

Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2017/07/extraordinary-adventures.html

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"A large-hearted and optimistic novel, Extraordinary Adventures is the latest from the New York Times bestselling Daniel Wallace. Edsel Bronfman works as a junior executive shipping clerk for an importer of Korean flatware. He lives in a seedy neighborhood and spends his free time with his spirited mother. Things happen to other people, and Bronfman knows it. Until, that is, he gets a call from operator 61217 telling him that he's won a free weekend at a beachfront condo in Destin, Florida. But there's a catch: the offer is intended for a couple, and Bronfman has only seventy-nine days to find someone to take with him. The phone call jolts Bronfman into motion, initiating a series of truly extraordinary adventures as he sets out to find a companion for his weekend getaway. Open at last to the possibilities of life, Bronfman now believes that anything can happen. And it does"--

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