Fixing Flamingos
And Other Solutions to the World's Least Pressing Problems
by Lucienne Brown; Brian Rea
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Pub Date Sep 19 2023 | Archive Date Sep 18 2023
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Description
We all agree evolution is a good thing, but why does it have to take so bloody long? A few million years to go from fins to feet just isn’t quick enough in this age of immediate software updates, drone deliveries, and canned whipped cream. People want change, and they want it NOW.
Enter Abby, an intern assigned to Heaven's newly formed Updates Team. While The Boss takes care of the big stuff, Abby’s tasked with reviewing hundreds of feedback forms from the recently deceased. Her job: to assess which suggestions should be put into production. Should humans have collapsible skeletons? How many ants does it take to carry a middle-aged woman to Costco? Are we ready to try self-generated meat? When she’s not evaluating the wild but well-intentioned suggestions of disgruntled former denizens of Earth, Abby is dodging dad jokes from The Boss, learning about the past lives of her cubicle mates, and wondering if she made a good impression on Jonty from Emotional Engineering. And although her eager attitude and proactive working style is appreciated, she may have overstepped the mark with flamingos. . .
Writer Lucienne Brown and award-winning artist Brian Rea tell Abby’s story of successes, failures, and unfortunate mishaps, making Fixing Flamingos a witty tribute to the most relatable struggles of modern-day existence.
UNIQUE PREMISE: This book offers an unexpected take on changing the world by imagining what happens when people play God. Fixing Flamingos is a simultaneously sweet and irreverent satire that blends the relatable humor of corporate bureaucracy and office drama with thoughtful perspectives on change, happiness, work, and growth.
PITCH-PERFECT ART: Beloved artist Brian Rea is a master at wielding his restrained line art to evoke maximum expressiveness, humor, and relatability. In Fixing Flamingos, his signature drawing style perfectly captures the wacky suggestions in the story.
FUN FOR EVERYONE: With its lovable narrator and amusing drawings, this book is a fun gift for lovers of indie graphic novels, speculative fiction readers, and fans of satirical send-ups like TV's The Office. Abby’s earnest ruminations and workplace antics will delight anyone who needs a break from the stresses of modern living. Whether you like to ponder big ideas or chuckle over a good fart joke, this book will surprise and satisfy you from the first page to the last.
Perfect for:
- Fans of Brian Rea
- Satirical comedy lovers
- Fans of office and workplace humor
- Fans of comic strips, graphic novels, and zines
- Art and illustration lovers
- People who enjoy dark humor and tongue-in-cheek stories about the afterlife
- Past, present and future interns, or anyone who has been given a task well above their paygrade or experience
- Shoppers looking for a funny gift for recent graduates, coworkers, or managers
- Fans of TV shows like The Good Place, The Office, and Miracle Workers
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781797218755 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 234 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Geoffrey S, Librarian
This is a fantastically fun book! All of the various suggestions are a blast, as are the absurd illustrations that accompany many of them. And more than a few actually didn't sound all too bad - or at least I'd be willing to give them a test-drive for a day or two!
Natalie G, Reviewer
Fixing Flamingos is a really fun book, would be good for older children and adults alike. I loved the hand-drawn pictures, as well as the clever and very funny approach to modern "problems". The issues were things I've never thought about, but when I read them, I agreed!! Very fun.
Deb W, Reviewer
This book made me not only laugh until I cried, it made me think.
As an intern for Up There, Abby is assigned to review feedback forms. These are no ordinary forms though, they deal with evolutionary things. She must decide which ones to toss and how to go about putting others into production.
This was such a fun read that had me laughing until my eyes leaked. Not only were the ideas well thought out but can we talk about the illustrations, they added so much. I do however need an explanation on how Julio Iglesias was the cause of a death.
I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review
Krista K, Reviewer
Received an ARC of this book and I am glad I had an opportunity to read it.
Really this was between a 3 and a 4 star read for me. Fixing Flamingos is such a unique concept and really a delight to read. An intern at “up there” is reading through suggestions on how to improve life on earth. It is a wonderful mix of absurdity and creative writing. There is even a fun subplot that I really enjoyed.
There were suggestions that I loved and others that I think lulled a bit. However, this book is PERFECT for anyone who likes to deep dive into random questions and ponder them.
Get ready for quirky.
Bookseller 980932
A very funny tale of an employee handling reviews of things on earth that should be fixed— but it’s not what you would expect. This book is very funny and irreverent— the perfect gift for a friend who takes pride in being an oddball.
Emma C, Librarian
This book was hilarious. Abby, our protagonist, is tasked with reviewing feedback from those who enter heaven. “The Boss” takes care of any big issues, while Abby is responsible for seeing what smaller upgrades can be made in the world of the living. Commentary about her office mates and the other departments she has to consult results in a laugh-out-loud story. Fixing Flamingos is a quick, lighthearted read that you should pick up once it is published!
Brandi C, Reviewer
This book is cute, creative, quirky and funny.
The illustrations were simple but added to the humorous subject.
Because I found this book entertaining I looked up the author and there are other books that have a similar vibe👍
Dylan M, Librarian
I enjoyed this book, though I made an incorrect assumption that it would be more illustrated than it is - specifically I for some reason thought it was a graphic novel/comics compilation and not a novel that happened to have illustrations in it. Regardless, Fixing Flamingos was funny and enjoyable, a solid 3.5/5 stars.
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