Not a Bad Deal by Antonio Hope
"Not a Bad Deal" is a novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our choices. The story follows the lives of three individuals - Alex, Samantha, and Jake - who are brought together by chance and fate in a deal that will change their lives forever. As they navigate their newfound connections, they must confront their own personal demons and learn to trust each other in order to survive. With its intricate plot and well-developed characters, "Not a Bad Deal" is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
By Antonio Hope · First published 2017 · Genre: Business, Self-Help, Non-Fiction · 2,235 words
First lines
The little volume of verses entitled, "To Lalage," made quite a stir in the literary world. One critic of note said that it was instinct with classic grace; another that it was informed by the true spirit of Hellas; a third that it had a whiff of Hymettus; a fourth that it was hardly suitable for family reading; and on the strength of all this laudation, "To Lalage" was a success, and several copies were _bona fide_ sold to complete strangers. Imagine, then, the bitterness of heart with which Adrian Pottles, the gifted author, saw himself compelled to maintain strict anonymity, and to conceal from a world thirsting to know him that he was the "A. P." whose initials appeared in Old English letters on the title-page. Yet he did not hesitate; for he knew that if his uncle, Mr. Thomas Pottles, of Clapham Common, discovered that he wrote not only verses, which was bad, but amatory verses, which was atrocious, his means of present livelihood and prospects of future affluence would vanish into thin air. For Mr. Pottles was a man of strict views; and, whether one regarded this world or the next, there could be no question that a bank clerk of Evangelical connections committed a grave fault in writing love poems. So poor Adrian had to make up his mind to remain unknown, and to hold his tongue even when he heard that another man had been claiming the authorship of "To Lalage." Luckily, perhaps, he failed to find out who this miscreant was, or probably his indignation would have overcome his prudence, and he would at any cost have claimed his own.
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Not a Bad Deal is listed on Textopian as a short story by Antonio Hope, dated 2017 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 2017 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Business, Self-Help, Non-Fiction
- Length: 2,235 words
- Structure: 1 section, 59 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Business — The book title suggests a narrative centered around business and deals, making this the most likely genre.
- Self-Help — The phrasing 'Not a Bad Deal' could indicate advice or guidance, common in self-help books.
- Non-Fiction — The book's title seems to suggest a factual account or analysis, typically indicative of non-fiction genres.
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Contemporary Fiction · Mexican-American Literature · Coming of Age · Family Dynamics · Identity · Social Commentary · Race Relations · Class Conflict · Love Story · Self-Discovery · Nostalgia · Memoir