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Holy Cow
- Narrated by: David Duchovny
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
A rollicking, globe-trotting adventure with a twist from the star of The X-Files and Californication, featuring Elsie, an unforgettable four-legged heroine.
Holy Cow by David Duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of Jasper Fforde and Ben Aaronovitch. And anyone who enjoys a witty wisecrack in a novel.
Elsie Bovary is a cow and a pretty happy one at that. Until one night,Elsie sneaks out of the pasture and finds herself drawn to the farmhouse. Through the window she sees the farmer's family gathered around a bright Box God--and what the Box God reveals about something called an "industrial meat farm" shakes Elsie's understanding of her world to its core.
The only solution? To escape to a better, safer world. And so a motley crew is formed: Elsie; Shalom, a grumpy pig who's recently converted to Judaism; and Tom, a suave turkey who can't fly,but can work an iPhone with his beak. Toting stolen passports and slapdash human disguises, they head for the airport...
Elsie is a wisecracking, slyly witty narrator; Tom dispenses psychiatric advice in a fake German accent; and Shalom ends up unexpectedly uniting Israelis and Palestinians.
David Duchovny's charismatic creatures point the way toward a mutual understanding and acceptance the world desperately needs.
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- AMC BREEZE
- 17-09-20
Duchonvy's dulcet tones
Original and funny. Particularly well narrated. Really enjoyed it! Have recommended it to husband and friends.
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- Emma
- 23-03-15
Brilliant & Funny
I absolutely loved this book. Brilliant and funny throughout. It's a must for everyone - adults and children will enjoy it equally.
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- Joanne Hurst
- 09-11-18
Hilarious
Oh my goodness this was a surprise. It was absolutely hilarious and even though it does actually hold a serious message or two the humour helps enormously. At times it appears preachy but there is no way of doing this without a little political comment or moralising. It’s kind of the point and it makes you think. The end was very clever and the writing surprisingly excellent. It maybe short but honestly it is worth the credit. But listen at home unless you are comfortable belly laughing in public because you really will laugh out loud with this!
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- Natalie
- 12-01-16
Cow-A-Bunga
Excellent, it's like the wonder years for barnyard animals. I can see this being animated in the vain of Archer.
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- Caroline C.
- 03-06-21
Funny, witty and brilliant story
I loved this book. Not only because David narrated it himself but because it was witty and fun and very imaginative. Brilliant for kids and adults and morals! X
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-18
Loved it!
A sensitive subject, approached with feeling and humour. Couldn't help but laugh out load at times.
Duchovny is a great story teller and a wonderful narrator.
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- svenjaf
- 22-02-16
Really funny but also with substance
Really liked the way it was written and read. Starts off very light and funny, then turns a bit darker or let's say more serious. Keeps good jokes and references throughout and comes to a round ending. There were one or 2 things I found a bit strange in the course of the story but just go with it, it's fun!
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- LouJ
- 06-05-21
Beautifully written and beautifully read
Unashamedly a book with a message. A message to be proud off.
I will give this to my grandchildren when they are a little older. Probably around 10 or 11?
But I don’t think one could ever be too old to read this book.
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- Allan Williams
- 29-01-21
One to return too again and again. Thank you DD
One to return too again and again. Thank you DD
Well paced and thought provoking. Funny and moving.
Appreciate you narrating it too.
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- Anna
- 18-05-17
Refreshingly funny
I laughed so much at this book. The story is hilarious. It's light and refreshing, while delving into some tricky subjects.
It's improved even more by David's narration. His voice is soothing and easy to stay tuned into.
I found it difficult to turn off!
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