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The Fool Who Thought Too Much

Written by: Ishmael Reed
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
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Publisher's Summary

It’s tough to be a buffoon when the Age of Reason is trying to downsize your job. When the King’s Fool dies unexpectedly, a professional buffoon tries to move up the ranks and grab the top slot. But the politics involved in becoming a court jester are no laughing matter. The rules of becoming the top fool are simple: The winner is the one who performs the most outrageous act. Our buffoon and his fellows struggle for supremacy in a profession that is heading for extinction. 

Ishmael Reed is a playwright, poet, and author of such groundbreaking novels as Mumbo Jumbo and Reckless Eyeballing as well as the best-selling Audible Original Malcolm and Me. Now the acclaimed writer returns to the form that introduced him to reading when he was a child: fairy tales. 

©2020 Ishmael Reed (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

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A fool's life

Ok one time worth it's like narration but the gripping aspect is missing short and simple

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Short and Simple

Loved it! the story gives out an amazing visualization of that age. A short and simple but impactful story

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This was great!

I loved the writing style and the way it was narrated. I would love to listen to more stories like this. Spending so much time in front of a screen takes away your wish to read. So, this is a great alternative.

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Amazingggggggg.......!!!!!

what a beautiful story. it was amazing and brilliantly narrated.. A must listen by beginners

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Unclear Agenda of the book

Was it a satire?
Was it a slap on patriarchy in general?

What is with the cliffhanger?
I like open endings but this seemed too abrupt.

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waste of time

the book starts on a good plot, adding strong and colorful characters but it seems author doesn't know how to write and at last he got himself frustrated and ended the story abruptly

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