About the book
The basis for the major motion picture The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
A charmingly exuberant comic debut, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is the globetrotting story of a trickster from rural India and his adventure of a lifetime.
When the fakir—a professional con artist—arrives in Paris, he has just one goal: to get to Ikea. Armed with only a counterfeit hundred-euro note in the pocket of his silk trousers, he is confident that he has all he needs to thrive. But his plan goes horribly awry when he hides inside a wardrobe at the iconic Swedish retailer—the first in a series of accidents that will send him on a whirlwind tour across Europe.
Pursued across the continent by a swindled taxi driver dead set on revenge, our fakir soon finds unlikely friends—from movie stars to illegal immigrants—in even unlikelier places. And, much to his own surprise, his heart begins to open to those around him as he comes to understand the universal desire to seek a better life in an often dangerous world.
Channeling the manic energy of the Marx Brothers and the biting social commentary of Candide,Romain Puértolas has crafted an unforgettable comic romp around Europe that is propelled by laughter, love, and, ultimately, redemption. (Meatballs not included but highly recommended.)
Editions of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385352956
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780804172080
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345814173
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345814180
- EBook
- ISBN 9780345814197
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385352963
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101890080
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101890097
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The basis for the major motion picture The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
A charmingly exuberant comic debut, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is the globetrotting story of a trickster from rural India and his adventure of a lifetime.
When the fakir—a professional con artist—arrives in Paris, he has just one goal: to get to Ikea. Armed with only a counterfeit hundred-euro note in the pocket of his silk trousers, he is confident that he has all he needs to thrive. But his plan goes horribly awry when he hides inside a wardrobe at the iconic Swedish retailer—the first in a series of accidents that will send him on a whirlwind tour across Europe.
Pursued across the continent by a swindled taxi driver dead set on revenge, our fakir soon finds unlikely friends—from movie stars to illegal immigrants—in even unlikelier places. And, much to his own surprise, his heart begins to open to those around him as he comes to understand the universal desire to seek a better life in an often dangerous world.
Channeling the manic energy of the Marx Brothers and the biting social commentary of Candide,Romain Puértolas has crafted an unforgettable comic romp around Europe that is propelled by laughter, love, and, ultimately, redemption. (Meatballs not included but highly recommended.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe about?
The basis for the major motion picture The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
A charmingly exuberant comic debut, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is the globetrotting story of a trickster from rural India and his adventure of a lifetime.
When the fakir—a professional con artist—arrives in Paris, he has just one goal: to get to Ikea. Armed with only a counterfeit hundred-euro note in the pocket of his silk trousers, he is confident that he has all he needs to thrive. But his plan goes horribly awry when he hides inside a wardrobe at the iconic Swedish retailer—the first in a series of accidents that will send him on a whirlwind tour across Europe.
Pursued across the continent by a swindled taxi driver dead set on revenge, our fakir soon finds unlikely friends—from movie stars to illegal immigrants—in even unlikelier places. And, much to his own surprise, his heart begins to open to those around him as he comes to understand the universal desire to seek a better life in an often dangerous world.
Channeling the manic energy of the Marx Brothers and the biting social commentary of Candide,Romain Puértolas has crafted an unforgettable comic romp around Europe that is propelled by laughter, love, and, ultimately, redemption. (Meatballs not included but highly recommended.)
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385352956
Is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Contemporaries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe?
Romain Puertolas
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385352956) and paperback(ISBN 9780804172080) and paperback(ISBN 9780345814173) and paperback(ISBN 9780345814180) and ebook(ISBN 9780345814197) and ebook(ISBN 9780385352963) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101890080) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101890097)
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