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Steve Tesich

    September 29, 1942 – July 1, 1996

    This Serbian-American author was known for his satirical and penetrating works, often exploring themes of identity and societal absurdities. His writing was characterized by keen observations of human nature and sharp critiques of modern life. His novels frequently employed both humor and deep humanity to touch the hearts of his readers. The author's works offer a fascinating look into the complexities of human existence.

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    On the Open Road
    • 1999

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      • 575 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      3.9(1333)Add rating

      Saul Karoo, ein reicher, übergewichtiger, kettenrauchender Alkoholiker, ist einer der gesuchtesten scriptdoctors in Hollywood. Er flickt und schreibt missglückte Filmskripts um. Privat quälen ihn genau die Probleme, die er hartherzig aus den langweiligen Drehbüchern herausstreicht. Doch als er einen neuen Auftrag annimmt, verändert eine zufällige Begegnung sein Leben. Karoo, wie verwandelt, versucht zu neuem Glück zu finden und beginnt nicht nur, am Film herum zu schnipseln, sondern wie ein Skriptflicker – gleichsam gottähnlich – ins wahre Leben einzugreifen.

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    • 1992

      On the Open Road

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.1(29)Add rating

      Set in a landscape stripped bare by civil war, two “independents” forge an alliance of convenience in order to buy their way into the land of the free, the one safe haven in an otherwise lawless landscape. Hiding from marauding armies, they travel the country, gathering great art treasures from crumbling museums. But with the border to freedom in sight, they're captured by forces from the new coalition government. They can still buy their freedom – if they agree to do one little job for the new government.

      On the Open Road