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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345442635
ISBN: 0345442636
Label: Del Rey
Manufacturer: Del Rey
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: January 02, 2001
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: January 02, 2001
Studio: Del Rey
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Product Description:
The return of a beloved classic,
from the bestselling author of The Princess Bride!
Once upon a time, the gondoliers of Venice possessed the finest voices in all the world. But, alas, few remember those days--and fewer still were ever blessed to hear such glorious singing. No one since has discovered the secret behind the sudden silence of the golden-voiced gondoliers. No one, it seems, but S. Morgenstern. Now Morgenstern recounts the sad and noble story of the ambitions, frustrations, and eventual triumph of Luigi, the gondolier with the goony smile.
Here, in this brilliantly illustrated exposition of the surprising facts behind this all-but-forgotten mystery, S. Morgenstern reveals the fascinating truths about John the Bastard, Laura Lorenzini, the centenarian Cristaldi the Pickle, Enrico Caruso, Porky XII, the Great Sorrento, the Queen of Corsica--and of course, the one and only Luigi. His tale will captivate you as much as his song!
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I enjoyed "The Pricess Bride" very much. I liked the style. I liked the story. It was a lot of fun.
I like "The Silent Gondoliers" better. It has a zany style like The Princess Bride, and it has an amusing story, and it's fun to read. I found it more than that, though. Luigi comes across as a real human being. I found his struggles to deal with life heartwarming as well as amusing. Not that the book is serious and moralizing, though. It's not heavy, it's fun.
I liked the ... Read More
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I absolutely adore the Princess Bride, Marathon Man, and several movies with Goldman's screenplays, so I was excited with this find, and I was not disappointed. A short, light read with a solid story and entertaining characters. Not high art, but a great "in-between" book (a.k.a. between heavier readings), or one day read.
On a personal note: I think this would make a wonderful animated feature film. Get Andrea Bocelli, Il Divo, Josh Groban, Russell ... Read More
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Years ago I was introduced to this book through a friend (thanks Ed) and though friends sometimes fade away the pleasure I've received from periodic reading over those years has not. I occasionally purchase several to give to others when I feel they need a pick-me-up. S. Morgenstern (Goldman) is a master of winding one's imagination into his tales. Written is much the same style as the "Princess Bride" this is a wonderful fairy tale set in recent times.....well, not too recent. Enjoy your read and ... Read More
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The gondoliers of Venice were once regarded as the finest singers in the world, but for years they have been mysteriously silent. At the heart of this mystery is a young gondolier named Luigi. Luigi is an incredibly gifted gondolier, able to navigate what other gondoliers refer to as SPLAT Corner with the greatest of ease. However, when it comes to his vocal abilities, Luigi is severely lacking. In fact, his singing is so appalling that the citizens of Venice throw fish at him from their windows. His ... Read More
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While I was surprised at how quick a read this was (I got through it in two lunch breaks at work) it was still an enthralling read. Goldman has the ability to let you feel his characters in only a few lines and this is no exception. By the time I reached the end I felt as emotionally invested in the hero as I did when reading the Princess Bride. I have noticed other people have given this book low marks solely because it "isn't the Princess Bride". While I agree the Princess Bride is by far the better ... Read More
