Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House by Eric Hodgkins

This comedic novel follows the adventures of a New York advertising executive and his family as they embark on the journey of building their dream home in the countryside. Frustrated with their cramped city living conditions, they purchase a dilapidated house in Connecticut, only to find themselves entangled in a series of escalating disasters. From skyrocketing costs and construction blunders to the challenges of rural living, the family's quest for the perfect home turns into a chaotic and humorous ordeal, reflecting the timeless pursuit of the American Dream and the reality that sometimes, dreams are more complicated than they seem.

The 2907th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 129

Since this book was first published in 1946, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 129.0.

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