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PROGRESS: a sophomoric case for optimism Paperback – April 2, 2021

by David Wagner (Author), Parker Duque (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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You know what you can’t stop? Progress. Parker Duque had everything, a trust fund, fake ambition, and a beautiful girlfriend. Then he lost it all. Would this rich kid sink or swim?

When we catch up with the former trust-funder, Parker had, against all odds, become a self-made man. After years and years of hard work, he’s just banked a modest fortune selling out to his partners.

The euphoria wouldn’t last though. The same day his “Big Deal” closes, Parker discovers his wife’s been cheating on him and the world’s about to be blown in two. By aliens(?). Can you imagine what it must be like to have everything, lose everything, then build it back yourself through years and years of hard work, only to lose it all again? To aliens? It was hard for Parker too.

With only a week (or two) left, would Parker Duque save the world?

“F*** that.” Parker Duque was a realist. There were a number of things Parker wanted to do with his last two weeks alive, and trying to save the planet wasn’t one of them. First things first, Parker had to escape Dusty and Peaches, an odd pair of CIA agents on an end of the world mission (this time for sure).

Peaches, despite her morbid obesity, was an accomplished hitwoman with impossible athleticism, and Dusty, despite his small stature, had a vise-like grip and moved through the shadows like a gazelle. A tiny gazelle. Parker knew the quick-tempered little man and the largest woman he’d ever seen in comfort shoes would prove a formidable duo...

Can Parker Escape? What will he do if he does? Is it really the end of the world? Buckle up, it’s a wild and hilarious ride the entire way through…
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  1. Print length
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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 2, 2021
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1736980912
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1736980910
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LaJefa (April 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736980912
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736980910
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Parker Duque is married with three kids and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He loves doing outdoorsy stuff and spending summers in Michigan with family and friends.

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Customers find the book entertaining with lots of laughs and appreciate its multiple storylines and vivid imagination. The book receives positive feedback for its unique character development and learning value, with one customer noting it offers good points to learn from.

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5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining with lots of laughs.

"...Completely enjoyed this book and looking forward to what's next from this burgeoning talent!" Read more

"...lots of laughs this book was nothing at all like i expected and i loved every page! You got to pick this up what a great read...." Read more

"You know what you can’t stop? Laughing your ass off and wondering where this crazy, fun ride is going next!..." Read more

"Enjoy this clever and entertaining read..." Read more

4 customers mention "Storyline"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, praising its vivid imagination and clever narrative, with one customer noting its multiple storylines and another highlighting its perfect juxtaposition of poignancy.

"...The author clearly has a vivid imagination and tells a great story. Bravo to him. And good for you if you pick this up or give it as a gift!" Read more

"...Multiple story lines, riches to rags to riches, aliens, rogue secret agents, long lost love, life lessons, road trips and self discovery...." Read more

"...it also provides a perfect juxtaposition of poignancy, of a heartfelt intertwined story, interjected with the perfect love affair between two humans..." Read more

"What a wild imagination as definite way with words! Good points to learn from and keep positive in our way of life" Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...This is definitely that, and a lot more. It has great characters, outrageous situations, and a whole bonus “story in a story” that’s really sweet..." Read more

"...In the vein of John Kennedy Toole or John Irving, his characters are bombastic, abrasive, and colorful and will have you at once scratching your..." Read more

"...Rich and unique character development in the vein of Tom Wolfe unfolding in a science fiction narrative reminiscent of an early Michael Crichton..." Read more

3 customers mention "Learning value"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the learning value of the book, with one mentioning it provides good points to learn from, while another notes it offers insights into self-discovery.

"...rogue secret agents, long lost love, life lessons, road trips and self discovery...." Read more

"...of an early Michael Crichton classic….The perfect way to relax and lose yourself on a lazy Summer beach day...." Read more

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  • Avi Greenfield
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy this clever and entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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    The cover has an F-bomb in a toilet and “sophomoric” in the title. So you expect a fun, silly, book that speaks to your inner teenager and his sense of humor. This is definitely that, and a lot more. It has great characters, outrageous situations, and a whole bonus “story in a story” that’s really sweet and touching. The author clearly has a vivid imagination and tells a great story. Bravo to him.
    And good for you if you pick this up or give it as a gift!
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  • Jessie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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    Parker Duque is another in a long line of great American storytellers. In the vein of John Kennedy Toole or John Irving, his characters are bombastic, abrasive, and colorful and will have you at once scratching your head and on the verge of wetting yourself from laughing so hard. Completely enjoyed this book and looking forward to what's next from this burgeoning talent!
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  • Eric S
    5.0 out of 5 stars A clever, edgy, humorous ride with a few tears
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
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    Great opening gambit for a new author. Rarely do you get to know so many characters so well in a comedy. Multiple story lines, riches to rags to riches, aliens, rogue secret agents, long lost love, life lessons, road trips and self discovery. I’ll never look at cows or subway sandwiches the same way.

    There is a bit of potty humor in a side-story, which is usually not my thing, but it is entirely appropriate through the eyes of the child telling the story (the child is roughly the same age as my son, so i speak from experience). I even used a few lines from the book with him which went over well.

    Hope to see this cast again.
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  • alison maxwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021
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    This book completely blew my mind! Its challenging for me to find books I love and picked this up on the suggestion of a good friend. Started reading it during my overnight work break and honestly couldn't put it down. Entertaining book with lots of laughs this book was nothing at all like i expected and i loved every page! You got to pick this up what a great read. Ok Parker please put out the next book!
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  • MSP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Summer Beach Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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    You know what you can’t stop? Laughing your ass off and wondering where this crazy, fun ride is going next! Rich and unique character development in the vein of Tom Wolfe unfolding in a science fiction narrative reminiscent of an early Michael Crichton classic….The perfect way to relax and lose yourself on a lazy Summer beach day. I can’t wait to see what is in store next from Parker Duque!
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  • Leslie Krugler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh your butt off, but you also might cry.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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    There are books and movies and shows that you just laugh at. Or with. This book is that, but it also provides a perfect juxtaposition of poignancy, of a heartfelt intertwined story, interjected with the perfect love affair between two humans destined for each other. Is it gross? Yes! Dirty? Yes! Super inappropriate? Awesomely so! Read it to find out. It’s stuck with me for a while now. Well done, Parker.
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  • Elisabeth Wagner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Optimism at its finest
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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    What a wild imagination as definite way with words! Good points to learn from and keep positive in our way of life
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  • Joe B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laughing and Crying
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
    I love books that bounce between multiple story lines and this is an excellent example. One story a wild, zany, hilarious ride, and the other story a heartfelt look at our core values, through the eyes of a young boy. Some parts Christopher Moore, some parts John Steinbeck. Check it out, you won't put it down. Great book Parker Duque, you have me hooked.
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