On page one, the male protagonist of this hilarious, touching and revealing novel discovers that his girlfriend is pregnant. Over 448 pages and nine months, the reader discovers just what he really thinks about childhood, women, babies, life, sex and death - not necessarily in that order. A wonderful, human and affirming novel that places James Briggs among the new generation of page-turning bestsellers. James Briggs lives in Lyon, France.
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"Today of all days, right here in my mother's kitchen,she gave me the news. `I think I might be pregnant,' she said, as I tried to butter a piece of underdone toast. Six little words. Nothing to worry about. She just thinks she may be pregnant, that's all. It's not even as if she's sure. That was the first thing I checked when consciousness returned to me on the cold stone tiles."
Hence begins a journey through pregnancy.. but not told from the woman's point of view, but rather the man's. The male protagonist of this book isn't sure he's ready to face father-hood, in the same way that he's not quite ready for marriage, a job, or even life without alcohol!
Over the course of roughly 9 months, the unnamed male faces up to various addictions, attempts to find a job, and generally tries to deal with life in a different country to the one he was born in. We discover how he met his girlfriend and moved from London to France, and are given an insight to life there, both good and bad. We meet various friends and family, and learn about their affects on his lifestyle.
Most importantly though, the book is a very honest journey into his thoughts and feelings, from birth to death, with just about everything inbetween. Despite his faults, the protagonist is actually a likeable man, and it's easy to get caught up in his journey, hoping that he'll make it in the end.
I think most of this likeability comes from both the openess, but also the humour.. there is a wit within the writing which makes the book a joy to read, and rather addictive itself.
I won't tell you how the book or the journey ends, but the last few pages are incredibly touching.
This was a surprisingly good read, and is highly recommended.
Hence begins a journey through pregnancy.. but not told from the woman's point of view, but rather the man's. The male protagonist of this book isn't sure he's ready to face father-hood, in the same way that he's not quite ready for marriage, a job, or even life without alcohol!
Over the course of roughly 9 months, the unnamed male faces up to various addictions, attempts to find a job, and generally tries to deal with life in a different country to the one he was born in. We discover how he met his girlfriend and moved from London to France, and are given an insight to life there, both good and bad. We meet various friends and family, and learn about their affects on his lifestyle.
Most importantly though, the book is a very honest journey into his thoughts and feelings, from birth to death, with just about everything inbetween. Despite his faults, the protagonist is actually a likeable man, and it's easy to get caught up in his journey, hoping that he'll make it in the end.
I think most of this likeability comes from both the openess, but also the humour.. there is a wit within the writing which makes the book a joy to read, and rather addictive itself.
I won't tell you how the book or the journey ends, but the last few pages are incredibly touching.
This was a surprisingly good read, and is highly recommended.
By Liz Vaz
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This book provides a fascinating insight into the male psyche and into the struggle many of us face attempting to get our own lives 'in order' before bringing another into the world. On the one hand it is hilarious and witheringly witty while on the other touching and disarmingly honest. Mr Briggs writes with considerable charm and is a keen observer of his surroundings. A lovely read!
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As a woman and mother, when I started this book I wasn't sure how much I cared for the man at the centre of this tale and his views on pregnancy. But he kept me laughing and I came to realise he could be talking about any man in a relationship with any woman. Slowly but surely I got caught up in the story and in the end I couldn't wait to find out if he would redeem himself and become a good father. The way the book is written is quite deceptive - it is simple, entertaining and easy to read, yet the way the author talks about life and relationships is both observant and touching.
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