The Shroud of the Thwacker

by Chris Elliott and Chris Elliott

Book Overview

Set in New York City in 1882, this hilarious story chronicles the adventures of Police Chief Caleb Spencer and his cohorts, Evening Post reporter Liz Smith and Mayor Teddy Roosevelt as they unravel... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401352456
• ISBN13: 9781401352455
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Miramax Books
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Absurdly terrific! Or is it the other way around?

Sure, I've always loved Chris Elliott. I have every episode of Get a Life! on tape. I've seen the Action Family. The guy's great. But I never dreamed he was smart enough to write a book like this! It is funny-of course-but also... well... good. It's clever. It's complex. It's utterly ridiculous. Very, very enjoyable.

TOO, TOO FUNNY!

Make no mistake about it, this book is silly. It is as far from sophisticated humor as you can get, but it is . . . hilarious! I was reading on the bus, laughing out loud, and people kept looking at me like I was crazy. I'm a girl who happened to love Get a Life, and Chris's other TV appearances. We should encourage him to write more comic novels. Buy this book.

Chris Elliot joins the ranks of the greats

There are only a handful of writers I've read and laughed out loud; S.J. Perelman, Woody Allen, Merril Markoe (David Sedaris has gotten a few smiles but no outbursts) and now Chris Elliot. He's made me laugh since the onset of Letterman's late night reign but now has gained my appreciation in a way I didn't know he had in him. The Guy Under the Seats has done alright for himself. I hope there's more to come.

I ALMOST _____ MYSELF

For me Elliott has always been a loveable goofball in films and on TV. Never would I have expected such a project from him. Very glad I gave this a try--a bizarre but loveable send up of historical mysteries like THE ALIENIST and THE DA VINCI CODE, with MONTY PYTHON-esque humor thrown in for good measure. Great setting, ridiculous characters (Yoko Ono and a gassy Teddy Roosevelt), and a good twist that fits well with the genre Elliott is spoofing.

Great Book I could not stop Laughing

The man is a genuis If not then he is insane (yes there is a fine Line) The book is really great...Through out the Book It seems like you could hear Chris's goofy voice talking to you as you read it...For those of you who enjoy Chris's humor this is a must have...For those of you who do not its still a must have!!! I really cant say enough it is a Home Run!!!! I have become a Chris Elliott Fan....More, More Jb@nhanow.com