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Bang Bang

Bang Bang
By Lynn Hoffman

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Paula Sherman embarks upon a one-woman quest to change America, ultimately becoming national hero and villain, enforcer and outlaw, lover and leader, in this provocative, darkly exciting tale. When a bungled armed robbery gets Paula's friend killed right in front of her, she finds herself propelled to national attention as her words and image are stolen and used in a pro-handgun election campaign. Mousy little Paula is no longer just an overworked waitress with a beautiful singing voice—she has become a symbol for the violence that she detests. The pro-gun propaganda gives her an idea that will transform her, redeem her name and her image, and change the way an entire country talks about handgun violence.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1982434 in Books
  • Published on: 2007
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 171 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
*Starred Review* When her close friend is shot in the street, the vehemently antigun Paula Sherman has no idea what she's in store for. Interviewed by a reporter at the scene, Paula later discovers that her grief-stricken words, taken out of context, are being used by a shady senator and the gun industry to promote the pro-firearm agenda. Suddenly finding herself the unwitting--and very public--proponent of a political stance she abhors, Paula embarks on a decidedly offbeat one-woman vigilante crusade to bring the gun trade to its knees, a crusade that involves an air pistol and an awful lot of running around (which is OK, because Paula, a waitress whose singing voice has yet to propel her to stardom, could stand to lose a few pounds). Written in the present tense, to give the story additional power, the book is filled with anger and raw urgency. The characters are tough and believable, and the dialogue positively sings. In many ways, it's the literary equivalent of a Tarantino movie: edgy, streetwise, and a little arrogant (don't expect a balanced look at the subject of gun control), with a strong and determined female protagonist. Brilliant might be too big a word for this novel but not by much. David Pitt
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"Thoroughly charming and sure to enrage the NRA."  —Kirkus Reviews


"A stunning accomplishment, a laugh-out-loud, cry-out-loud, terrifying, original and wonderful novel."  —J. R. Lankford, author, The Jesus Thief

About the Author

Lynn Hoffman is the author of The Bachelor's Cat, Hoffman's Guide to Alcohol, and The New Short Course in Wine. He is also an executive chef, photographer, lecturer on fine wines and food history, and former restaurant critic for Philadelphia Weekly. He lives in Philadelphia.