by Jon Winokur
First published 1992
Jon Winokur returns with a fresh collection of caustic observations from the world's most celebrated complainers. This sequel to his popular anthology delivers more than 1,000 newly assembled quotations that showcase the art of intelligent griping. Winokur has scoured the remarks of famous pessimists, cynics, and professional malcontents to compile their sharpest verbal barbs. The collection spans centuries of sardonic commentary, capturing the wit that emerges when brilliant minds turn their attention to life's irritations. Each entry demonstrates how skilled curmudgeons transform everyday annoyances into memorable verbal ammunition. The book proves that complaints, when crafted by masters of the form, become a distinct type of entertainment that readers consistently crave.
Genres: satire, humor, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: caustic, thought-provoking, witty
Tropes: anthology, collection
Period: 21st-Century
352 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Adult