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The Last Taxi Driver

Lee Durkee
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The Last Taxi Driver

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Lee Durkee

The Last Taxi Driver

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mississippi • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Last Taxi Driver, protagonist Lou Bishoff is a cab driver in Mississippi experiencing an existential crisis as he navigates his challenging job and personal life. The novel captures the gritty reality of Lou's daily encounters with passengers and his reflections on life's meaning amid the backdrop of his dwindling industry.

Gritty

Melancholic

Humorous

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,761 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Last Taxi Driver by Lee Durkee offers a humorous yet poignant glimpse into the life of a cab driver in Mississippi. Critics appreciate its dark wit and authentic voice, but note an episodic narrative that might not appeal to everyone. The novel shines in its sharp commentary and vivid character portrayal, although some may find its pace uneven.

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Who Should Read The Last Taxi Driver?

Readers who enjoy The Last Taxi Driver by Lee Durkee likely appreciate dark humor and gritty narratives. Comparable to fans of works like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson, they are drawn to unique perspectives, existential musings, and vividly portrayed subcultures.

3.9

1,761 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Last Taxi Driver is written by Lee Durkee, who was lauded for his debut novel, Rides of the Midway, released nearly two decades prior.

The book offers a humorous exploration of the diverse characters and eccentric passengers encountered during a cab driver's shift in the Mississippi Delta.

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Lee Durkee has openly discussed how his own experiences working as a cab driver in Mississippi inspired many of the anecdotes and scenarios depicted in the novel.

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Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mississippi • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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