Going for the Bronze: Still Bitter, More Baggage 
asked by jan1975 on November 9, 2006 10:32 AM
They’re back! Sloane Tanen treats us to a second installment of her hilarious chicken dioramas in this sequel to her immensely popular Bitter with Baggage Seeks Same.
Join these fluffy, yellow, surprisingly human protagonists as they face a new series of dilemmas in their exquisitely crafted, miniature settings. Whether playing the online dating game, trying couples therapy, dealing with uncooperative children, discovering the melancholy of middle age, dreaming of a better life, or finally grasping the golden (or at least bronze) ring, these chickens encounter everyday troubles and triumphs as painfully recognizable as they are hilarious. Clever, charming, and endlessly entertaining, Going for the Bronze is a brilliant follow-up to a wholly unique bestseller.
Join these fluffy, yellow, surprisingly human protagonists as they face a new series of dilemmas in their exquisitely crafted, miniature settings. Whether playing the online dating game, trying couples therapy, dealing with uncooperative children, discovering the melancholy of middle age, dreaming of a better life, or finally grasping the golden (or at least bronze) ring, these chickens encounter everyday troubles and triumphs as painfully recognizable as they are hilarious. Clever, charming, and endlessly entertaining, Going for the Bronze is a brilliant follow-up to a wholly unique bestseller.
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This is the fun stuff: "Going for the Bronze: Still Bitter, More Baggage" by Sloane Tanen is a sequel to "Bitter with Baggage Seeks Same: The Life and Times of Some Chickens." This is a hilariously silly, irreverent little picture book of chicken peeps posed with miniature props in "human" settings.
Alongside the yellow chicks are tiny props such as food items, books, hats and cell phones. The brightly colored dioramas include cars, doll furniture and even a SWAT helicopter. Venues range from a coffee bar to the Grand Canyon. It's all a sort of bizarre cross between "Thomas the Tank Engine" and "Sex and the City."
This is NOT a children's book, as it features adult situations and language. The captions are just plain nutty. Some are subtle, some are outrageous, and at least one I didn't even understand. But they are so much fun!
Alongside the yellow chicks are tiny props such as food items, books, hats and cell phones. The brightly colored dioramas include cars, doll furniture and even a SWAT helicopter. Venues range from a coffee bar to the Grand Canyon. It's all a sort of bizarre cross between "Thomas the Tank Engine" and "Sex and the City."
This is NOT a children's book, as it features adult situations and language. The captions are just plain nutty. Some are subtle, some are outrageous, and at least one I didn't even understand. But they are so much fun!
reviewed by anexpert on November 12, 2006 6:57 PM
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I was thrilled to see a second book by Sloane Tanen, along the same lines as Bitter with Baggage, in the bookstore, recently. I immediately bought it, and as a last-minute thought, brought it along to my book club. Not only did it give us a light reprieve from our regular conversation, but some of the scenes that Tanen has artfully put together rang so close to home that we ended up talking about how we related to the pictures of fuzzy chicks, instead. (The urge to hang yourself after one too many conversations about a friend's baby's pooping habits, anyone?) We all enjoyed it very much, and it has turned out to be a great idea for holiday presents. I hope there will be a third book!
reviewed by ladyrunner on November 28, 2006 7:03 AM
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I love Sloane Tanen's sense of humor and her wonderful chickens. I didn't think I could laugh harder than I did with the first book, but this one is every bit as funny, and in some cases funnier as it builds on a lot of the humor in Bitter With Baggage. Get both for xmas presents for your friends, then buy a handful of Where Is Coco Going? for your friends' toddlers. My 2 year old insists on reading it every night. These books also make excellent get well presents for sick friends as they are the perfect pick-me-ups.
reviewed by waltersmith on November 28, 2006 9:27 AM
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As funny as the first book! Being bitter was never so much fun.
reviewed by bigben on November 28, 2006 3:16 PM
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to become a movie star....it's only a matter of time before hollywood grabs these little guys and makes a huge bundle of
cash from their witty loveable world. Ms. Tanen's book is darker than the first one, edgier, as the chickens continue
their search for the perfect anecdote. I can't wait to see the movie. Hurry up and make it already.
reviewed by success06 on November 28, 2006 9:10 PM