Abbreviated Books

my unofficial abbreviated versions of books

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The Old Man and the Sea

December 9, 2013 abbbooks 0

“I haven’t caught a fish in a very long time and now I’m gonna.” (He catches a really big fish after a three days struggle, […]

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Abbreviated Books are my condensed versions of books I’ve read. Please, do not take these brief descriptions too seriously. I love books, I love reading them and I always try to get the most out of them. I’m just trying to discover the possibilities to reduce plots into the absurd with the help of short dialogues, most often between characters of the mentioned books.

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    “What are we doing?” “We’re waiting for Godot.” “Why?” “I don’t know.” A lot of weird communication and characters later… “What are we doing?” “We’re […]

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    “There’s been a murder!” “I’m a(n) (executive) chef at The White House, but sure, I will help solve the murder.” (After she is told numerous […]

  • Pygmalion

    “Ah—ah—ah—ow—ow—ow—oo! Aiwanna tawk propa English.” “It’s a bet! I can do that within eight months! (But you will be my slave while I teach you.)” […]

  • Monster on the Hill

    “I’m a depressed monster sitting on a hill.” “Why?” “Because I’m not feared!” “Then let’s get going.” (They go on a voyage.) “I’m a happy […]

  • Tattoo Shop Mystery series

    “There’s been a murder!” “I’m a tattoo artist, but sure, I will solve the murder.” (After she is told numerous times to butt out, she […]

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