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More laughs than Little Britain, more freaks than The League of Gentlemen and more twists than 24! --PaperBooks
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My question to you Steve is this; do you want to look back later in life and regret never having tried this, or do you want to look back proud and think Jesus Christ! That was mental?! And with those words he was officially SOLD. Struggling northern band Jimbob Rifkin begin to follow a path of madness, mayhem, mania and a relentless descent into self-induced destruction. Their only hope; that one way or another by the end of the day, it will all be over. They ll either be dead, in prison or completely in the clear. Over the course of six consecutive Fridays their secrets will burst at the seams with sick, twisted and hilarious consequences.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It makes a refreshing change to read something that's not trying hard to be something it isn't. Friday at the Nobody Inn, whilst not being a great literary work is an interesting and complex story told in a refreshingly direct manner. This author has little time for long drawn out descriptions, details, metaphors and similes and utilises his characters and their surroundings for one purpose and one purpose only. To drive along an insane, hilarious and at some times horrifically un P.C. storyline.
The characters are deliberate clichés, more like caricatures, each one with their own unique secret and or foible that ultimately ends up in their downfall or prevalence although you'll be left guessing which all the way through.
I loved the relaxed style in which the story was presented, almost as if you were being told the tale by a friend over a drink or two and what a story it is. Thanks to not getting bogged down in details more happens in this relatively short read than any other book I've ever read and what seems on the face of it to be nothing more than a random splattering of seemingly unrelated humorous incidents soon knits together into a very tightly crafted crime thriller.
Indeed, by the end the humour had been entirely replaced by action in an intense rush towards a satisfying finale, yet this never felt odd or out of place.
This is a book that will definitely split opinion, and due to the way it's written and it's subject matter it's hard to see everybody enjoying it so if you're looking to be wowed by descriptive prose or an in depth, close personal relationship with the characters then this isn't for you, but if you fancy something truly original and a page turner that will relentlessly shock, surprise and amuse you in equal measure then this comes highly recommended.
The characters are deliberate clichés, more like caricatures, each one with their own unique secret and or foible that ultimately ends up in their downfall or prevalence although you'll be left guessing which all the way through.
I loved the relaxed style in which the story was presented, almost as if you were being told the tale by a friend over a drink or two and what a story it is. Thanks to not getting bogged down in details more happens in this relatively short read than any other book I've ever read and what seems on the face of it to be nothing more than a random splattering of seemingly unrelated humorous incidents soon knits together into a very tightly crafted crime thriller.
Indeed, by the end the humour had been entirely replaced by action in an intense rush towards a satisfying finale, yet this never felt odd or out of place.
This is a book that will definitely split opinion, and due to the way it's written and it's subject matter it's hard to see everybody enjoying it so if you're looking to be wowed by descriptive prose or an in depth, close personal relationship with the characters then this isn't for you, but if you fancy something truly original and a page turner that will relentlessly shock, surprise and amuse you in equal measure then this comes highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the rare of books that disgust you but you have to turn the page. Fantastically written, hilarious and just a damn good read. You don't feel bad laughing about things that in reality is really wrong. Bring on number 2!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I believe this is the first book for this author and an excellent debut it is. It does exactly as it says on the tin, sorry, cover..it is more laughs than Little Britan, it's more freaky than League of Gentlemen and is more twisty than 24.
You quickly get into the numerous characters, which make you want to know more and read on. Easy to visual this as a serious of "episodes" of a "little britian" or "league of gentlemen" yet Mark somehow makes it all gel together, whilst at the same time running many different storylines concurrently.
I would strongly recommend this as a good, easy to read, laugh out loud paperback and can't wait for the follow-up.
One word of caution, if you're a fully paid up member of the PC brigade, move on folks, nothing to see here...if you're tired of watching your p's and q's -then put yer hand in yer pocket and stump up the cash, for this rip-roaring read
You quickly get into the numerous characters, which make you want to know more and read on. Easy to visual this as a serious of "episodes" of a "little britian" or "league of gentlemen" yet Mark somehow makes it all gel together, whilst at the same time running many different storylines concurrently.
I would strongly recommend this as a good, easy to read, laugh out loud paperback and can't wait for the follow-up.
One word of caution, if you're a fully paid up member of the PC brigade, move on folks, nothing to see here...if you're tired of watching your p's and q's -then put yer hand in yer pocket and stump up the cash, for this rip-roaring read
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brian says always watch for danger...and his Mondeo
The great thing about this book is the whole host of characters you get so meet. There's a serial killer, a lovelorn guy with tourettes, a drug dealer and a rubbish rock band who... Read more
Published 7 months ago by vi
A Highly Original, Hilarious & Taboo Busting Novel
All they knew was that it would be over by the end of the day. They would either be dead, in prison or completely clear. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Book Republik
It's a decent quick read
Got this book for my birthday and I enjoyed it. I read it whilst I was ill in bed and pretty much read the whole thing in between some naps so it's quite a quick read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Paul McGwinn
Lots of errors but as long as you're prepared for these it's ok...
This is hardly a modern classic, destined to be read by future generations. On the contrary, it's full of spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and some of the plotlines are... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cult Fiction
Meh.
"More freaks than 'The League of Gentlemen'"? Nope, these ARE the freaks from 'The League Of Gentlemen'. Yeah okay, with a bit of a makeover and some tarting up. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Agf219
Maybe I'm sick, but I don't care, and neither should you. Do yourself...
Sick in many places, but very funny.
Someone mentioned Emmerdale Farm? Like that, but with a lot twists. Read more
Someone mentioned Emmerdale Farm? Like that, but with a lot twists. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by Terry Benedict
Total utter poo
Was this written as a 3rd year essay?? Better than Irvine Welsh?? this is by far the worst pile of dung my brain has ever had to put up with... Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by K. M. Edwards
Ignore the reviews?
I have to say that this is without a doubt the worst book I've had the misfortune of reading.
Being the martyr I saw it through to the end - waiting for one of the... Read more
Being the martyr I saw it through to the end - waiting for one of the... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by B. Fuller
like a good night out.
this book reminds me of a great night out.fun at the time but you can't really remember it.
Published on 12 Dec 2008 by J. D. E. Nelson
Totally misses the spot
Not for a true reader. This book goes down and down and down , the end is absolutely ridiculous, it smacks of an author who lost his way, had to round it up in a desparate way. Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2008 by I. S. Thompson
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