- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (7 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747267995
- ISBN-13: 978-0747267997
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 174,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'You'd think that when you see someone hit the floor right in front of you that you'd remember some telling, cinematic detail. The arc of the cigarette through the air, for instance, or the expression on the man's face. All I remember, though, is the curly-tailed dog looking up at me with the sort of expression that says, "Well, that just about puts the tin lid on it."' After his mother's funeral, Dave Barker's life takes an unexpected turn. A total stranger drops dead in his office, for starters. A good deed leads him into the company of powerful men who want to be Dave's friend. His girlfriend can't get enough of him. So what exactly is Dave's problem? And then there's the dog...
About the Author
Mark Barrowcliffe grew up in Coventry. He worked as a journalist and also as a stand-up comedian before giving it all up to write his first novel, GIRLFRIEND 44.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This has to be the best book I have read in ages. My wife normally reads books that I read, but she said it was pointless as she was told all about the book as I was reading it!!!! Excellent
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mark Barrowcliffe is in my opinion a major new talent and should rank alongside Terry Pratchett and Ben Elton and should also sell as much as them. I was absolutely knocked out by Girlfriend 44 and so eagerly snapped up Infidelity for first time fathers. Lucky Dog, his third novel is amazingly good, it's touch and go whether it beats Girlfriend and its a shame it was published just before the UK online poker boom. A lauch at the right time, taking the poker angle could have propelled Barrowcliffe to where he belongs - the number 1 best seller slot! This guy is as observant and witty as Ben Elton, I can see why he didn't pursue a career as a stand up comedian because his wit needs to be written down and thought about. As you can see, I can't praise him enough. I'm off for a lie down now.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This really is one of the most amusing books that I've read in a long time with almost every-other line containing witty, original phrases. However, beyond the hilarity of the prose, this is a touching book and I developed a genuine fondness for the central character 'Dave' whose ups and downs caused me to reflect on my own values, the meaning of life and whether or not I should get a dog. Overall, it is marvelously, funny and uplifting - I ploughed through this cleverly crafted storyline in a couple of days and I challenge anyone not to enjoy it.
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A really good read
I picked this book up at random and read the first page. From reading the first page I was sure I was going to enjoy it. Read more
Published on 30 May 2008 by June Wentland, author of Nana (Computer Genius)
Excellent
I have to say, I'm not the greatest book reader, but go to the library every now and then. And this caught my eye in the new "Quick Choice" area. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2006 by Rebecca Foster
Pure Fantasy
I nearly stopped after the first chapter as it was so bizarre. As I had a plane to catch and not a lot else to do I continued reading. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2005 by Mr. G. P. Nottage
WOW!!
Well done Mark!
This is by far the best book I have read in a long time.
The combination of wit, honesty and complete disregard for anything remotely p.c. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2004
Funny Dog!!!
Excellent book - I've read Mark's other books but this is definately his best. The dog is truly the star of the book and sooo funny! If only dogs were truly this way.... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2004 by Donna Reilly
Very, very funny
This book is very, very funny.
It pairs an honest estate agent, Dave, with a talking dog, Reg. Dave can't lie and Reg can sniff out the truth about everyone - including Dave's... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2004 by Paul99
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