The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe by Romain Puertolas is a very funny novel about exactly what the title says. This fakir flies from India to Paris, takes a taxi to Ikea, spends the night, hides in a wardrobe then ends up traveling to England, Spain, Italy and Libya all in a matter of days.
It is a hilarious ride full of wit and charm, and along the way our fakir falls in love, is chased by Gypsies, writes a book and ends up with a lot of cash. Puertolas' novel is full of heart and also brings to light the plight of illegal aliens, and the lengths they will go to, to get to one of the "good countries."
If you are able to suspend your disbelief, then you will find this an intelligent, funny read.
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