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Cronopios and Famas"The Instruction Manual," the first chapter, is an absurd assortment of tasks and items dissected in an instruction manual format. "Unusual Occupations," the second chapter, describes the obsessions and predilections of the narrator's family, including the lodging of a tiger just one tiger "for the sole purpose of seeing the mechanism at work in all its complexity." Finally, the "Cronopios and Famas" section delightfully characterizes, in the words of
"The Instruction Manual," the first chapter, is an absurd assortment of tasks and items dissected in an instruction-manual format. "Unusual Occupations," the second chapter, describes the obsessions and predilections of the narrator's family, including the lodging of a tiger-just one tiger- "for the sole purpose of seeing the mechanism at work in all its complexity." Finally, the "Cronopios and Famas" section delightfully characterizes, in the words of Carlos Fuentes, "those enemies of pomposity, academic rigor mortis and cardboard celebrity-a band of literary Marx Brothers." As the Saturday Review remarked: "Each page of Cronopios and Famas sparkles with vivid satire that goes to the heart of human character and, in the best pieces, to the essence of the human condition."Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published: 04/17/1999
ISBN: 9780811214025
Pages: 161
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.25w x 0.46d
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★★★★★ 4
Smaller than expected.
Size: 8 cube
The directions were complicated with only image directions. One person can put this together. It took me about an hour. The item is smaller than I expected. The image is misleading. Definitely not waist high for an adult. More like thigh height. Guess I should have paid more attention to the measurements instead of the image. It looks nice when assembled. For the price I expected something taller.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for the price — OffiGo 8 Cube Organizer Bookcase, Modern Farmhouse
Size: 8 cube
I bought this for myself after reading about it online, and it's been pretty solid so far. It works as advertised for daily use and fits into our routine well. The build/quality feels good for the price, though I noticed a minor issue that you should be aware of.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Short
Size: 8 cube
Little bit shorter than what I thought it would be but it was not hard to put together and I like it
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice entry way table
Size: 8 cube, Size: 8 cube
Great-looking 8 cube organizer with a really nice finish. The color is beautiful, and the top has a slightly matte stain that gives it a clean, modern look without being too shiny.
Assembly does take two people at certain points, as you’ll need someone to hold pieces in place while aligning and securing them. Not difficult overall, just easier with an extra set of hands.
It’s a bit shorter than a typical entry table, but the width is great and it offers plenty of storage space. Perfect for organizing baskets, shoes, or everyday items while still looking stylish.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect!
Color: White, Color: White
I love it it literally serves its purpose! All the outlets work! I have plenty and still an extra two not in use at work. I recently purchased a tables that stands and the cord is long enough Not to make it hang when I raise the table I’m happy with this purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026