Frank Lesser

A humorous look at life's problems through the unique perspective of different monsters. Some are sad with their misunderstood and lonely existence, while some thrive. Many of the stories touch on relationship issues, though the book runs the gamut from politics to racism. It is a quick read, with 40 short stories packed into fewer than 200 pages. For people who liked David Sedaris' "Squirrel Seeks Chimpunk," this book has a similar feel you will likely enjoy.

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Former The Colbert Report writer Frank Lesser takes on monsters great and small with his satirical short stories ranging from Godzilla’s diary entries to a class-action lawsuit against King Kong, a racist Bigfoot and a Gremlin owner’s manual. Even though not every story is successful, this collection’s strength lies in its creativity.… (mehr)

A collection of essays by or about monsters with problems. A vampire tries to smooth over the girl he dumped because he doesn't like her enough to make her immortal, there's a glowing reference from a cryptozoological researcher trying to help The Abominable Snowman land a job at Vogue, a note from the roommate of Dorian Gray asking him to remove the hideous portrait from the dining room and stop requesting a three-way with the guy's girlfriend. Also, the scientist from "The Fly" teaches Introductory Physics using much of his personal experience.

"Yes, you in the front row, a question? Ah, yes, you're wondering about my right arm, which I have as yet failed to mention. I should apologize for this oversight, but you see, I often forget that my right arm is also the arm of a fly, because I GET DISTRACTED BY MY GIANT FLY HEAD."

Lesser is a writer for "The Colbert Report" so it's no surprise that this is so quirky.… (mehr)