Eric Idle - The road to Mars

The Road to Mars: A Cosmic Comedy of Errors

Imagine a universe where stand-up comedy reigns supreme, traveling the galaxy on a whirlwind tour of laughter. "The Road to Mars" takes us on this hilarious journey, narrated by the eccentric Professor Bill Reynolds, a scholar of the obscure "micropaloentology." Reynolds, engrossed in his research on fame, stumbles upon a fascinating dissertation on comedy written by Carlton, a robotic secretary for two interplanetary comedians, Alex Muscroft and Lewis Ashby. As Reynolds delves deeper into this peculiar academic gem, he becomes captivated by the trio's tumultuous escapades across the cosmos. Their quest for laughter takes them through a series of cosmic mishaps - a comedic collision of lost gigs, unexpected parental duties, brushes with terrorists, legal entanglements, rival entertainers, and a refugee crisis. Carlton, the robotic witness to these chaotic events, becomes obsessed with understanding the essence of humor, seeking to crack the code of laughter with a mathematical formula. This pursuit leads to a hilarious clash of artificial intelligence and human emotion, highlighting the absurdity of life and the universal power of laughter. "The Road to Mars" is a witty and insightful exploration of the human condition, wrapped in a sci-fi comedy that will leave you chuckling at the absurdity of it all. Eric Idle, the famed Monty Python member, weaves a comedic tapestry of intergalactic adventures, showcasing his trademark wit and knack for the absurd.

Wydawnictwo	Vintage Books
data wydania	10 października 2000
ISBN	978-0375703126
liczba stron	256
słowa kluczowe	Monty Python
kategoria	fantastyka, fantasy, science fiction
język	angielski