Tepper Isn't Going Out, (Paperback)

from stevenschmitt

Anne Rice has written great novels about immortal vampires. Tom Clancy tells tales of supper powers embroiled in global struggles shaping the political structure of the modern world. In this book, Calvin Trillin writes about a guy in his car. Please don't misinterpret this as implying any kind of...

from sullijo

"Tepper Isn't Going Out" is a delightfully irreverent take on authority, moral courage, and the joy of finding the perfect parking space. The book oscillates between sly social commentary and outright satire as the titular Murray Tepper stands up in defense of his right to sit in a (legally parke...

from TadAD

It's hard to imagine that someone can make an entire novel out of a guy refusing to move his car from a legal parking spot in New York City, but Trillin manages quite well. It's funny and relevant and has a nice little twist at the end.

from MarianAllen

A quick read. By the time I got on Goodreads to add it to my Currently Reading shelf, I had read it. Since it's by Calvin Trillin, those familiar with Calvin Trillin probably already know this is filled with quirky, gentle comedy, and that it's almost a disappointment when it turns out to have a ...

from Katya0133

A funny story of a man curiously obsessed with finding the perfect parking space.