July 3, 2009
Guru would like to point disciples in the direction of this classic case of 'throwing toys out the pram' by author Alain de Botton (snigger) is response to a critical review of his book The Pleasures and Sorrow of Work.
The book is described on his website as "an exploration of the joys and perils of the modern workplace" but was not well received by critic Caleb Crain in the New York Times Book Review.
Crain said "he wasn't crazy" about the book and wrote, in Guru's opinion, a pretty fair assessment. But then De Botton, or someone purporting to be him, posted a message on Crain's blog in response to the review.
And he's not a happy bunny. He accuses Crain of "killing" his book in the US and of "vindictive lunacy" He says, in the style of Harry Enfield's stroppy teenager Kevin: "I will hate you till the day I die and wish you nothing but ill will in every career move you make. I will be watching with interest and schadenfreude."
Calm down Alain, deep breaths.
Of course, it could just be someone pretending to be Alain, but Guru prefers to think of this world famous successful author absolutely seething with rage at someone who dared to dislike his latest offering.
The book is described on his website as "an exploration of the joys and perils of the modern workplace" but was not well received by critic Caleb Crain in the New York Times Book Review.
Crain said "he wasn't crazy" about the book and wrote, in Guru's opinion, a pretty fair assessment. But then De Botton, or someone purporting to be him, posted a message on Crain's blog in response to the review.
And he's not a happy bunny. He accuses Crain of "killing" his book in the US and of "vindictive lunacy" He says, in the style of Harry Enfield's stroppy teenager Kevin: "I will hate you till the day I die and wish you nothing but ill will in every career move you make. I will be watching with interest and schadenfreude."
Calm down Alain, deep breaths.
Of course, it could just be someone pretending to be Alain, but Guru prefers to think of this world famous successful author absolutely seething with rage at someone who dared to dislike his latest offering.
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