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Florence of Arabia
Florence of Arabia
Author: Christopher Buckley
The bestselling author who made mincemeat of political correctness in Thank You for Smoking, conspiracy theories in Little Green Men, and Presidential indiscretions No Way to Treat a First Lady now takes on the hottest topic in the entire world–Arab-American relations–in a blistering comic novel sure to offend th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781400062232
ISBN-10: 1400062233
Publication Date: 9/14/2004
Pages: 272
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3.6 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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galnsearch avatar reviewed Florence of Arabia on + 143 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have become a Christopher Buckley fan. Don't know how someone can take such a serious subject and make it so funny and yet poignant but he has accomplished this in Florence of Arabia.

Donna V.

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"Reviewer: Tomato Pie "tomatopie" (Yardley, PA USA) I sought this book because Buckley is my favorite author. I began with "Thank You For Smoking" and then read all of his works. Until this tome, only "Little Green Men" matched the superb wit and wordplay of TYFS.

This may be Buckley's best work yet. While I read it for the laughs, this novel is both informative and persuasive on the political circumstances of the middle east. Moreso than any editorial or talking head, this book demonstrates both the madness of the sheiks and playboy princes of the middle east, not to mention the mullahs, but also the futility of western intervention.

In the final analysis, this book may stand alongside Gulliver's Travels in the annals of great satire.

Brilliant, and I can't wait for Buckley's next work."
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Helpful Score: 1
Buckley is the master of sharp political satire and this latest installment does not disappoint.
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This book is much more serious than Buckley's other novels. I kept expecting it to be funnier and lighter in context. However, as it is, it is a very compelling read. There is still plenty of Buckley wit, just sorrounded by a serious and sometimes frightening topic. Definitely worth a read!
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I really enjoyed Buckley's take on US foreign relations -- he's arch, funny, and the pacing is great --a good, fun, sarcastic read!


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