A character in this novel who is obsessed with her massaging exercise board tries to give a makeover to the aged Miss Trixie. Another character suspects the police of being communists, especially a police officer who is forced to hide in a bathroom stall wearing ridiculous outfits until he arrests s
A character in this novel who is obsessed with her massaging exercise board tries to give a makeover to the aged Miss Trixie. Another character suspects the police of being communists, especially a police officer who is forced to hide in a bathroom stall wearing ridiculous outfits until he arrests someone. In this novel, Lana Lee runs a bar and tries to start a strip club act where Darlene is undressed by her pet parrot. This novel was published after its author's mother badgered (*) Walker Percy into reading it. Its protagonist corresponds with Myrna Minkoff, adores the Consolation of Philosophy, fails to lead a revolution at the Levy Pants Factory, complains about his "valve," and sells hot dogs, many of which he eats. For 10 points, name this book about Ignatius J. Reilly's misadventures in New Orleans, written by John Kennedy Toole.
A character in this novel who is obsessed with her massaging exercise board tries to give a makeover to the aged Miss Trixie.